For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,457 students in Walla Walla, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla, WA are Homelink, Garrison Middle School and Pioneer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla, 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 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Walla Walla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walla Walla, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 S Palouse St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2060
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2060
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 Chase St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Walla Walla, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3020
Gr: 9-12
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK-5
Creekside Alternative Middle School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Opportunity Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
919 S. 2nd
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3052
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Paine Campus Aep High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
421 S. 4th Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3083
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Pathways Back (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
919 South Second Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
455 W. Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Gr: 8-12
1150 W Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Gr: PK | 186 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla, WA include Homelink, Garrison Middle School and Pioneer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wallalla?
6 public middle schools are located in Wallalla.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla?
Wallalla public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wallalla are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wallalla include: Pioneer Middle School vs. Garrison Middle School, Garrison Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School
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