For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 892 students in Goldendale, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Goldendale, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA are Goldendale High School, Goldendale Primary School and Goldendale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goldendale, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Goldendale, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Goldendale Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 S. Schuster St
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: K-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Goldendale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 E. Collins Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4323
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Goldendale, WA include Goldendale High School, Goldendale Primary School and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Goldendale?
4 public schools are located in Goldendale.
What percentage of students in Goldendale go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Goldendale are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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