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Best Whitman County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 1,796 students in Whitman County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Whitman County, WA are Colfax High School, Lincoln Middle School and Lacrosse Elementary 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 47% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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 21% 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 Whitman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lacrosse Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
111 Hill Ave
Lacrosse, WA 99143
(509) 549-3591
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Steptoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 N Third Street
Garfield, WA 99130
(509) 878-1921
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Palouse At Garfield Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(509) 635-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Colton School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
706 Union
Colton, WA 99113
(509) 229-3386
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Endicott/st John Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
308 School Drive
Endicott, WA 99125
(509) 657-3523
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Rosalia Elementary & Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
916 South Josephine
Rosalia, WA 99170
(509) 523-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Oakesdale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
First & Mccoy Streets
Oakesdale, WA 99158
(509) 285-5281
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Tekoa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
513 E Henkle - 0869
Tekoa, WA 99033
(509) 284-3401
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Lamont Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 Main Street
Lamont, WA 99017
(509) 257-2463
Gr: 5-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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 Colfax High School, Lincoln Middle School and Lacrosse Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Whitman County?
14 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 21% 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 Whitman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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