For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 612 students in Anacortes, WA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Anacortes, WA is Anacortes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anacortes, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Anacortes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Anacortes, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anacortes Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2202 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 503-1230
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 375-6004
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Anacortes, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cooperatives (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1216
Gr: 3-11 | 6 students
Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2801 Commercial Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1225
Gr: 10-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Parent Partner Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2200 M Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Running Start High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1916 J Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-2166
Gr: 11-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Secret Harbor (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1809 Commericial Ave
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Anacortes, WA 98221
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12
2200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Anacortes, WA 98221
(360) 293-1212
Gr: 6-11 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anacortes, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anacortes, WA include Anacortes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anacortes?
2 public middle schools are located in Anacortes.
What is the racial composition of students in Anacortes?
Anacortes public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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