For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 787 students in Pend Oreille County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pend Oreille County, WA are Selkirk Middle School, Pend Oreille River School and Kalispel Language Immersion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pend Oreille County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pend Oreille County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Pend Oreille County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selkirk Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10372 Highway 31
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Ione, WA 99139
(509) 446-3505
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 59:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Kalispel Language Immersion School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 447-7461
Gr: K-8
Rank: #44.
Sadie Halstead Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Gr: K-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Home Pride
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Cusick Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Monumental Way
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Cusick, WA 99119
(509) 445-1125
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pend Oreille County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pend Oreille County, WA include Selkirk Middle School, Pend Oreille River School and Kalispel Language Immersion School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pend Oreille County?
7 public middle schools are located in Pend Oreille County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pend Oreille County?
Pend Oreille County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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