For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 557 students in Goldendale, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldendale, WA are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goldendale have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Goldendale, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldendale, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Goldendale, WA include Goldendale Primary School and Goldendale Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goldendale?
2 public elementary schools are located in Goldendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Goldendale?
Goldendale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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