For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,653 students in Federal Way, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA are Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Federal Way, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Federal Way have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Federal Way, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Federal Way Public Academy
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3270
Gr: 6-10 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nautilus K-8 School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S 289th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Support School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Gr: PK-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sw 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Illahee Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Federal Way, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33330 8th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2000
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
31455 28th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Merit School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
36001 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
33914 19th Av Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Federal Way, WA include Federal Way Public Academy, Nautilus K-8 School and Support School.
How many public middle schools are located in Federaly?
8 public middle schools are located in Federaly.
What is the racial composition of students in Federaly?
Federaly public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Federaly are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Federaly include: Sacajawea Middle School vs. Illahee Middle School, Illahee Middle School vs. Sacajawea Middle School, Lakota Middle School vs. Illahee Middle School
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