For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,321 students in 98620, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98620, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98620 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98620, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98620, WA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98620, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98620, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98620?
2 public middle schools are located in 98620.
What is the racial composition of students in 98620?
98620 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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