For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 260 students in 98586, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98586, WA are Pacific Virtual Learning and South Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98586 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98586, WA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98586, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 1st St.
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-6041
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
South Bend High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E. 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
98586, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 E 1st
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
South Bend, WA 98586
(360) 875-5707
Grades: 7-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98586, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98586, WA include Pacific Virtual Learning and South Bend High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98586?
2 public middle schools are located in 98586.
What is the racial composition of students in 98586?
98586 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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