For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 691 students in Washougal, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA are Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Jemtegaard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washougal, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Washougal have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Washougal, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Pleasant School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
152 Marble Rd.
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 835-3371
Grades: K-8
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon Creek Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9731 Washougal River Rd
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Jemtegaard Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35300 Se Evergreen Hwy
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Washougal Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 39th St
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3200
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Washougal, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excelsior High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1401 39th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Washougal, WA 98671
(360) 954-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washougal, WA include Mount Pleasant School, Canyon Creek Middle School and Jemtegaard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washougal?
4 public middle schools are located in Washougal.
What is the racial composition of students in Washougal?
Washougal public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Washougal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washougal include: Canyon Creek Middle School vs. Jemtegaard Middle School, Jemtegaard Middle School vs. Canyon Creek Middle School
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