For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,389 students in 98027, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98027, WA are Cougar Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98027 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98027, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98027, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1929 Nw Talus Drive
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Issaquah, WA 98027
(253) 683-8000
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Issaquah Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 2nd Ave Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
98027, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tiger Mountain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
355 Se Evans Ln
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Transition School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
565 Nw Holly St
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 837-7091
Grades: 12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98027, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98027, WA include Cougar Mountain Middle School and Issaquah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98027?
2 public middle schools are located in 98027.
What is the racial composition of students in 98027?
98027 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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