For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,588 students in 98056, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98056, WA are Vera Risdon Middle School and Mcknight Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98056 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98056, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98056, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
98056, Washington 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest Special Services Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1800 Index Ave Ne
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 204-2200
Gr: PK-K
3000 Ne 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
Gr: 11-13
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98056, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98056, WA include Vera Risdon Middle School and Mcknight Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98056?
3 public middle schools are located in 98056.
What is the racial composition of students in 98056?
98056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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