For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 901 students in Ellensburg, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellensburg, WA are Morgan Middle School and K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellensburg, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellensburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Ellensburg, WA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ellensburg, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ellensburg, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellensburg, WA include Morgan Middle School and K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellensburg?
3 public middle schools are located in Ellensburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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