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Best Goldendale Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,321 students in Goldendale, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Goldendale, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Gr: K-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Goldendale, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Goldendale?
2 public middle schools are located in Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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