For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,018 students in Valley, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valley, WA are Columbia Virtual Academy and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Valley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Valley, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Gr: K-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3034 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2413
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Valley, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Virtual Academy-cascade (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3030 Huffman Rd.
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-2753
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valley, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valley, WA include Columbia Virtual Academy and Valley School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valley?
2 public middle schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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