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Best Snohomish County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 61 public middle schools serving 27,683 students in Snohomish County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Snohomish County, WA are Gateway Middle School, Maplewood Parent Coop and Heatherwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Snohomish County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Snohomish County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Snohomish County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15404 Silver Firs Dr.
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Maplewood Parent Coop
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8500 200th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7515
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Heatherwood Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1419 Trillium Blvd. Se
Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 385-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21404 35 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Madrona K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 236th St Sw
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 431-7979
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Park Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23723 23 Av Se
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1594
Gr: K-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Edmonds Heights K-12
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23200 100th Ave W
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7840
Gr: K-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14308 Broadway Avenue Se
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 563-4225
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Port Gardner
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3516 Rucker Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-5150
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Brier Terrace Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22200 Brier Road
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7834
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Port Susan Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7506 267th St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1360
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Harbour Pointe Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
North Lake Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2202 123rd Ave Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1530
Gr: 6-7 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Index Elementary School District 63
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
436 Index Avenue
Index, WA 98256
(360) 793-1330
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10200 25th Ave. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(425) 385-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Sky Valley Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
351 Short Columbia St.
Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804-2700
Gr: K-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Olympic View Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2602 Mukilteo Speedway
Mukilteo, WA 98275
(425) 366-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1919.
Lake Stevens Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1031 91st Ave Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1544
Gr: 6-7 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Sultan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
514 4th St
Sultan, WA 98294
(360) 793-9800
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Saratoga School
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7600 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1372
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 South Machias Road
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-4525
Gr: 7-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Meadowdale Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6500 168th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 431-7707
Gr: 7-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Snohomish Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-7264
Gr: PK-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2525.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9224 Paradise Lake Rd.
Snohomish, WA 98296
(360) 804-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2626.
School Home Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7204 27th Ave Ne
Marysville, WA 98271
(360) 965-3000
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
College Place Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 208th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7451
Gr: 7-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 Rainier Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 385-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Haller Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. First
Arlington, WA 98223
(360) 618-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Cavelero Mid High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8220 24th St Se
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 335-1630
Gr: 8-9 | 1,490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #3232.
Lincoln Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 272nd St Nw
Stanwood, WA 98292
(360) 629-1340
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3333.
Marysville Sd Special
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4220 80th St Ne
Marysville, WA 98270
(360) 965-0177
Gr: PK-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Contracted Schools
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 670-7189
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Northshore Special Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 Monte Villa Parkway
Bothell, WA 98021
(425) 408-7735
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 43%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Snohomish County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Snohomish County, WA include Gateway Middle School, Maplewood Parent Coop and Heatherwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Snohomish County?
62 public middle schools are located in Snohomish County.
What is the racial composition of students in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Snohomish County are often viewed compared to one another?

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