For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,529 students in Shelton, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelton, WA are Southside Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and Oakland Bay Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelton, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Shelton, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Se Collier Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8437
Grades: K-7
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-8291
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Shelton Springs Rd.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7991
Grades: 7-8
| 550 students
Rank: #44.
Hood Canal Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Choice Middle And High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
2321 W Dayton Airport Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-4674
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
411 N. 5th St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Shelton, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education Learning Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-1687
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Choice High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
807 W. Pine St.
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-7664
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
111 N State Route 106
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 877-5463
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
112 E. Spencer Lake Road
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 426-9115
Grades: K-8
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelton, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelton, WA include Southside Elementary School, Pioneer Middle School and Oakland Bay Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelton?
7 public middle schools are located in Shelton.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelton?
Shelton public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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