For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,409 students in 98499, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA are General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lochburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98499 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98499, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98499, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9103 Lakewood Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Lochburn Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5431 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy
Alternative School
5504 112th St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5545
Gr: K-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education Services/relife
Special Education School
14721 Murray St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 583-5170
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
8805 Steilacoom Blvd
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 756-2522
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98499, WA include General William H. Harrison Preparatory School and Lochburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98499?
5 public middle schools are located in 98499.
What is the racial composition of students in 98499?
98499 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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