For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 4,079 students in Grays Harbor County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grays Harbor County, WA are Ocosta Ale, Oakville Homelink Alternative School and Montesano Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grays Harbor County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Grays Harbor County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Grays Harbor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocosta Ale
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Oakville Homelink Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 School St, Po Box H
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Montesano Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 North Church
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-4041
Grades: 7-12
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
North River School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2867 North River Rd
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Cosmopolis, WA 98537
(360) 532-3079
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Rank: #55.
Ocosta Junior - Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2580 S Montesano St
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Westport, WA 98595
(360) 268-9125
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Elma Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Mccleary Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 S. Main St.
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Mccleary, WA 98557
(360) 495-3204
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Mary M. Knight School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #99.
Wishkah Valley Elementary/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4640 Wishkah Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-3128
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1010.
North Beach Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
336 State Route 109
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3888
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Hoquiam Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Spencer
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8220
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lake Quinault School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Us Highway 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Grades: PK-12
| 223 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Oakville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 School St
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Oakville, WA 98568
(360) 273-5947
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: #1414.
Miller Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Lindstrom
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1515.
Hoquiam Homelink School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8200
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Grays Harbor Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Harbor Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 N. Williams St.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #1818.
Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
103 Junction City Rd.
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1919.
Taholah Elementary & Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chitwhin Dr.
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Taholah, WA 98587
(360) 276-4780
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Grays Harbor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1700 Cherry St
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students
Homelink (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
216 North G Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-2189
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
6130 Us Hwy 101
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Amanda Park, WA 98526
(360) 288-2414
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
2987 W Matlock Brady Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 426-6767
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Montesano Choice School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2116
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Montesano Learning Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
519 West Simpson, 519 West Sim
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Montesano, WA 98563
(360) 249-2114
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
3003 Cherry
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 538-8265
Grades: 2-6
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grays Harbor County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grays Harbor County, WA include Ocosta Ale, Oakville Homelink Alternative School and Montesano Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grays Harbor County?
20 public middle schools are located in Grays Harbor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grays Harbor County?
Grays Harbor County 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).
Which public middle schools in Grays Harbor County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grays Harbor County include: Hoquiam Middle School vs. Miller Junior High School
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