For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,142 students in Kelso, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kelso, WA are Loowit High School, Huntington Middle School and Coweeman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kelso, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kelso have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kelso, WA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Huntington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Coweeman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Kelso, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kelso, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kelso, WA include Loowit High School, Huntington Middle School and Coweeman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kelso?
4 public middle schools are located in Kelso.
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso?
Kelso public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kelso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kelso include: Huntington Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School, Coweeman Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School
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