For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 501 students in Newport, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, WA are Pend Oreille River School, Sadie Halstead Middle School and Newport Home Link. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Newport have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Newport, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sadie Halstead Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Newport, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newport, WA include Pend Oreille River School, Sadie Halstead Middle School and Newport Home Link.
How many public middle schools are located in Newport?
3 public middle schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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