For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,246 students in Walla Walla County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla County, WA are Homelink, Touchet Elementary & High School and Walla Walla Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walla Walla County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Walla Walla County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Walla Walla County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homelink
Alternative School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1718 Pleasant St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3060
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Touchet Elementary & High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 Champion Street
Touchet, WA 99360
(509) 394-2352
Touchet, WA 99360
(509) 394-2352
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
Rank: #33.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1917 E Isaacs Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 Maple Street
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Burbank, WA 99323
(509) 545-8571
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Preston Hall Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Main Street
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Waitsburg, WA 99361
(509) 337-9474
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Bridge St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
John Sager Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 South College Avenue
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 525-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #99.
Prescott Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 S. A Street, Po Box 65
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 849-2217
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 W Rose St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Walla Walla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 9 students
412 W. Poplar St.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 593-5700
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 593-5700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
29 Jubilee Circle
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2103
Grades: 8-12
| 49 students
1775 South College Ave
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
College Place, WA 99324
(509) 522-3306
Grades: 4-6
| 235 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Pathways Back (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
919 South Second Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 Fishhook Park Rd
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Prescott, WA 99348
(509) 749-2138
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
455 W. Rose Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3275
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
1150 W Chestnut
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-3066
Grades: PK
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Walla Walla County, WA include Homelink, Touchet Elementary & High School and Walla Walla Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Wallalla County?
11 public middle schools are located in Wallalla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wallalla County?
Wallalla County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wallalla County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wallalla County include: Pioneer Middle School vs. Garrison Middle School, Garrison Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School, John Sager Middle School vs. Garrison Middle School
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