For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,079 students in 98270, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98270, WA are Marysville Sd Special, Cedarcrest School and Marysville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98270 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98270, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98270, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marysville Sd Special
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 80th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0177
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0177
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Cedarcrest School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6400 88th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0700
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0700
Gr: 6-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Marysville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4923 67th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0900
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0900
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Totem Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 7th St
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0500
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98270, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98270, WA include Marysville Sd Special, Cedarcrest School and Marysville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98270?
4 public middle schools are located in 98270.
What is the racial composition of students in 98270?
98270 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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