Best Public Middle Schools in Kittitas County (2025-26)

Best Kittitas County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,781 students in Kittitas County, WA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA are Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Easton School and Walter Strom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Kittitas County, WA public middle schools have an score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kittitas County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Kittitas County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
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10831 N Thorp Hwy
Thorp, WA 98946
(509) 964-2107

Gr: K-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Easton School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
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1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317

Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Walter Strom Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
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2694 Sr 903
Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 649-4800

Gr: 6-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #44.

Morgan Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
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400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200

Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Kittitas High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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7571 Kittitas Highway
Kittitas, WA 98934
(509) 955-3120

Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #66.

K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181

Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: n/an/a

Easton Secondary School

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1893 Railroad Street
Easton, WA 98925
(509) 656-2317

Gr: 7-12

Rank: n/an/a

Parke Creek Treatment Center

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11042 Parke Creek Road
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 968-4909

Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Kittitas County, WA

Kittitas County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Excel High School (Closed 2016)

714 E Dean Nicholson Blvd., Ms
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8308

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Kittitas County, WA include Thorp Elementary & Jr Sr High School, Easton School and Walter Strom Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Kittitas County?

8 public middle schools are located in Kittitas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Kittitas County?

Kittitas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Kittitas County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kittitas County include: Morgan Middle School vs. Kittitas High School, Walter Strom Middle School vs. Kittitas High School, Kittitas High School vs. Morgan Middle School