For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,309 students in 98626, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98626, WA are Loowit High School, Huntington Middle School and Coweeman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98626 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98626, WA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98626, WA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Kelso Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5000
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 98626, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 98626, WA include Loowit High School, Huntington Middle School and Coweeman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 98626?
5 public middle schools are located in 98626.
What is the racial composition of students in 98626?
98626 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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