Best Washington Magnet Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 magnet public middle schools serving 7,885 students in Washington.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington are International Community School, Stella Schola and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Stella Schola
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13505 Ne 75th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 936-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance School Of Art And Reasoning
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 228th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 936-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Vancouver Itech Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16100 Ne 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686
(360) 313-5200
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Spokane International Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
777 E Magnesium Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 209-8730
Gr: K-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S. Grant Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 571-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
West Valley Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 902-8810
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Louisa Boren Stem K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5950 Delridge Way Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 252-8450
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Intelco Loop Se Suite 201
Lacey, WA 98503
(509) 818-0509
Gr: K-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Talley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7800 S 132nd St
Seattle, WA 98178
(425) 204-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Technology Access Foundation Academy At Saghalie
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33914 19th Ave Sw
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 945-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Seattle World School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 East Union St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Endeavor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6527 Patton Blvd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-2690
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Jim Tangeman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 E 18th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 313-1800
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1717.
Mabton Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 B St.
Mabton, WA 98935
(509) 894-4951
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15838 Sandy Hook Rd
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-8566
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Alternative School
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Gr: K-12 | 748 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington?
The top-ranked magnet public middle schools in Washington include International Community School, Stella Schola and Environmental & Adventure School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Washington?
19 magnet public middle schools are located in Washington.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington?
Washington magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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