For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,976 students in Goldendale, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Goldendale, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA are Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, Goldendale High School and Goldendale Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goldendale, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 2,115 students
Rank: #22.
Goldendale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Goldendale Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Goldendale Middle School
Magnet 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: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA include Washington Connections Academy Goldendale, Goldendale High School and Goldendale Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Goldendale?
5 public schools are located in Goldendale.
What percentage of students in Goldendale go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Goldendale are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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