For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,825 students in 98902, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA are Juvenile Detention Center, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs and Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98902, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98902, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juvenile Detention Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Gr: 5-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 River Rd
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
K-8 Learning Lab
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Gr: 1-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 122:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA include Juvenile Detention Center, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs and Franklin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98902?
7 public middle schools are located in 98902.
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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