For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,079 students in Kennewick, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA are Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kennewick, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kennewick have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kennewick, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Hills Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Gr: K-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Gr: 6-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Finley Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37208 S Finley Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Kennewick, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kennewick, WA include Desert Hills Middle School, Chinook Middle School and Mid-columbia Parent Partnership.
How many public middle schools are located in Kennewick?
9 public middle schools are located in Kennewick.
What is the racial composition of students in Kennewick?
Kennewick public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kennewick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kennewick include: Chinook Middle School vs. Desert Hills Middle School, Highlands Middle School vs. Desert Hills Middle School, Desert Hills Middle School vs. Highlands Middle School
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