For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,083 students in 98055, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Out Of District Facility and Nelsen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98055 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98055, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98055, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98055, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Out Of District Facility and Nelsen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98055?
4 public middle schools are located in 98055.
What is the racial composition of students in 98055?
98055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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