For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,239 students in Bellevue, WA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA are International School, Tyee Middle School and Odle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellevue, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bellevue have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bellevue, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International School
Alternative School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 128th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Tyee Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13630 S.e. Allen Road
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Odle Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 143rd Avenue Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Tillicum Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1280 160th Avenue Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 456-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 98th Ave Ne
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Bellevue, WA 98006
(425) 456-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Bellevue Big Picture School
Alternative School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14844 Se 22nd Street
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Central Educational Services
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12111 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Bellevue, WA 98009
(425) 456-4149
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15027 Ne Bel-red Rd
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 456-6469
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
12011 Ne 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 456-4045
Gr: K-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bellevue, WA include International School, Tyee Middle School and Odle Middle School. Bellevue has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Washington.
How many public middle schools are located in Bellevue?
9 public middle schools are located in Bellevue.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellevue?
Bellevue public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bellevue are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bellevue include: Highland Middle School vs. Odle Middle School, Odle Middle School vs. Highland Middle School, Chinook Middle School vs. Odle Middle School
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