For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,157 students in Klickitat County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA are Centerville Elementary School, Bickleton Elementary & High School and Wayne M Henkle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klickitat County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Klickitat County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Klickitat County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2315 Centerville Hwy
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Centerville, WA 98613
(509) 773-4893
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Bickleton Elementary & High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3626 Bickleton Highway
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Bickleton, WA 99322
(509) 896-5473
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne M Henkle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Nw Loop Road
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1502
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Glenwood Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Bunnell St.
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Glenwood, WA 98619
(509) 364-3438
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mill A Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1142 Jessup Road
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2700
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Rank: #66.
Trout Lake School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-2571
Grades: 5-12
| 132 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Grades: K-12
| 2,059 students
Rank: #88.
Klickitat Elementary & High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
98 School Drive
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Klickitat, WA 98628
(509) 369-4145
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #99.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Grades: 5-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1010.
Wishram High And Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Bunn Street
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Wishram, WA 98673
(509) 748-2551
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Lyle Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Keasey Avenue
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pacific Crest Innovation Academy
Magnet School
1142 Jessup Rd
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 538-2522
Grades: 8-12
| 26 students
Klickitat County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Nw Bruin Country Rd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1970
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Envista Academy Of Washington (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Student Success Open Doors Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
625 Keasey Ave
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Lyle, WA 98635
(509) 365-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Klickitat County, WA include Centerville Elementary School, Bickleton Elementary & High School and Wayne M Henkle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Klickitat County?
12 public middle schools are located in Klickitat County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klickitat County?
Klickitat County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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