For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitman County, WA are Lacrosse Elementary School, Colfax High School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitman County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Whitman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Whitman County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lacrosse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Steptoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Garfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Rank: #77.
Colton School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: #88.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #99.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakesdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: #1111.
Tekoa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: #1212.
Lamont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Grades: 5-8
| 28 students
Rank: #1313.
Pullman Community Montessori
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 336-5909
Grades: K-9
| 124 students
Whitman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pullman Parent Partnership (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
240 Se Dexter
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-3581
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Whitman County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Whitman County, WA include Lacrosse Elementary School, Colfax High School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitman County?
13 public middle schools are located in Whitman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitman County?
Whitman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Whitman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Whitman County include: Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School vs. Colfax High School, Oakesdale High School vs. Colton School, Colfax High School vs. Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
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