Best 98942 Washington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 917 students in 98942, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98942, WA are Selah Homelink and Selah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98942 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98942, WA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best 98942, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selah Homelink
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8280
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Selah Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 North First Street
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
2280 Wa-821
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98942, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98942, WA include Selah Homelink and Selah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98942?
3 public middle schools are located in 98942.
What is the racial composition of students in 98942?
98942 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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