For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,380 students in 98036, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98036, WA are Brier Terrace Middle School, College Place Middle School and Contracted Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98036 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98036, WA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98036, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brier Terrace Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22200 Brier Road
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7834
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7834
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
College Place Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7501 208th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7451
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7451
Gr: 7-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Contracted Schools
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Unassigned School
Special Education School
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Gr: PK-9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98036, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98036, WA include Brier Terrace Middle School, College Place Middle School and Contracted Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in 98036?
5 public middle schools are located in 98036.
What is the racial composition of students in 98036?
98036 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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