For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,161 students in Renton, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Renton, WA are H.o.m.e. Program, Maywood Middle School and Northwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Renton, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Renton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Renton, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.o.m.e. Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2520
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Maywood Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14490 168th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Renton, WA 98059
(425) 837-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17007 Se 184th St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7780
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Out Of District Facility
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Vera Risdon Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6928 116th Ave Se
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Meeker Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Se 192nd St
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7284
Renton, WA 98058
(253) 373-7284
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Mcknight Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Edmonds Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Renton Remote School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw 7th St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 204-2333
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
Nelsen Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2403 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Renton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2607 Jones Ave S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 204-2550
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Griffin Home
Special Education School
2500 Lake Washington Blvd N
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2550
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Renton, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Renton, WA include H.o.m.e. Program, Maywood Middle School and Northwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Renton?
11 public middle schools are located in Renton.
What is the racial composition of students in Renton?
Renton public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Renton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Renton include: Northwood Middle School vs. Maywood Middle School, Maywood Middle School vs. Northwood Middle School, Vera Risdon Middle School vs. Mcknight Middle School
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