For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 549 students in Elma, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA are Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elma, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Elma have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Elma, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Elma, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elma, WA include Elma Middle School and Mary M. Knight School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elma?
3 public middle schools are located in Elma.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma?
Elma 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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