For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 658 students in Washougal, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA are Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Jemtegaard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Washougal, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152 Marble Rd.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Jemtegaard Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 34th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3000
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3000
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Washougal, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA include Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Jemtegaard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washougal?
4 public middle schools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washougal include: Canyon Creek Middle School vs. Jemtegaard Middle School, Jemtegaard Middle School vs. Canyon Creek Middle School
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