For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,558 students in Kirkland, WA. The top ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, WA are Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Environmental & Adventure School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kirkland, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northstar Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
International Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11133 Ne 65th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2380
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Environmental & Adventure School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8040 Ne 132nd
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2355
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson K-12
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10903 Ne 53rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2311
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #55.
Kirkland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Finn Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8040 Ne 132nd St
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Kamiakin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14111 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 936-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Kirkland, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
11605 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8107
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, WA include Northstar Middle School, International Community School and Environmental & Adventure School. Kirkland has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Kirkland?
7 public middle schools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kirkland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kirkland include: Finn Hill Middle School vs. Environmental & Adventure School, Environmental & Adventure School vs. International Community School, Environmental & Adventure School vs. Finn Hill Middle School
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