For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,411 students in 98117, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98117, WA are Whitman Middle School, Salmon Bay K-8 School and Licton Springs K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98117 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98117, WA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98117, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9201 15 Av Nw
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1200
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon Bay K-8 School
Alternative School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Nw 65 St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 252-1720
Grades: K-8
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Licton Springs K-8
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Nw 68th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 743-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98117, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98117, WA include Whitman Middle School, Salmon Bay K-8 School and Licton Springs K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 98117?
3 public middle schools are located in 98117.
What is the racial composition of students in 98117?
98117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.