For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,363 students in 98802, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98802, WA are Sterling Junior High School and Eastmont Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98802 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98802, WA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98802, WA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 N James Ave
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
Gr: 7-9 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Eastmont Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 Ne 8th Street
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-2407
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-2407
Gr: 7-9 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
98802, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1855 4th St Se
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-1400
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 888-1400
Gr: 5-7 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Eastmont Columbia Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
955 3rd St Ne
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-6555
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-6555
Gr: K-12
600 N. James Ave.
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 884-7115
Gr: K-7 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98802, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98802, WA include Sterling Junior High School and Eastmont Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98802?
2 public middle schools are located in 98802.
What is the racial composition of students in 98802?
98802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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