For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,781 students in Kittitas County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA are Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Easton School and Walter Strom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittitas County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kittitas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Easton School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Walter Strom Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4901
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 852-4901
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
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 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Kittitas High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ellensburg Choice Schools
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 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA include Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Easton School and Walter Strom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kittitas County?
8 public middle schools are located in Kittitas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?
Kittitas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kittitas County include: Walter Strom Middle School vs. Kittitas High School, Morgan Middle School vs. Kittitas High School, Kittitas High School vs. Walter Strom Middle School
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