For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,795 students in Issaquah, WA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA are Beaver Lake Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Issaquah, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Issaquah have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Issaquah, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Lake Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25025 Se 32nd St
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Cascade Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24635 Se Issaquah Fall City Ro
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Issaquah Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Issaquah Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 220th Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98029
(425) 837-7091
Gr: PK-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Issaquah, WA include Beaver Lake Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School and Pacific Cascade Middle School. Issaquah has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Issaquah?
5 public middle schools are located in Issaquah.
What is the racial composition of students in Issaquah?
Issaquah public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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