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Best Kirkland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,645 students in Kirkland, WA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, WA are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Kirkland, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kirkland Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Kamiakin Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Finn Hill Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kirkland, Washington

Kirkland, Washington Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Gr: 9-12
Lwit 1418 Contract Bellevue College Ceo High School (Closed 2015)
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, WA?
How many public middle schools are located in Kirkland?
7 public middle schools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?

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