For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,157 students in Klickitat County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA are Centerville Elementary School, Wayne M Henkle Middle School and Trout Lake School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klickitat County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Klickitat County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Klickitat County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2315 Centerville Hwy
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Trout Lake School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2310 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Gr: 5-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Mill A Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1142 Jessup Road
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Gr: K-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Glenwood Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Lyle Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Gr: 8-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Klickitat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Gr: 9-12
Envista Academy Of Washington (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Gr: 9-12
Student Success Open Doors Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA include Centerville Elementary School, Wayne M Henkle Middle School and Trout Lake School.
How many public middle schools are located in Klickitat County?
12 public middle schools are located in Klickitat County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klickitat County?
Klickitat County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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