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Best 98516 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,946 students in 98516, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA are Ignite Family Academy, Chinook Middle School and Salish Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98516 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98516, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98516, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98516, WA include Ignite Family Academy, Chinook Middle School and Salish Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98516?
4 public middle schools are located in 98516.
What is the racial composition of students in 98516?
98516 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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