For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,866 students in 98902, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA are Juvenile Detention Center, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs and K-8 Learning Lab. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 98902 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 98902, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98902, WA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juvenile Detention Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1728 Jerome Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 574-2134
Grades: 5-12
| 11 students
Rank: #22.
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 S. 18th St.
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
K-8 Learning Lab
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 N. 39th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-1080
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 19th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1114 W Pierce St
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: n/an/a
1726 Jerome Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 North Front Street
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5581
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
98902, Washington 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highland Esd 105 Open Doors Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
33 S. 2nd Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 728-9871
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Migrant Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
212 S 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-2501
Grades: 9
| 28 students
104 N 4th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Yakima, WA 98902
(509) 573-5580
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 98902, WA include Juvenile Detention Center, Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs and K-8 Learning Lab.
How many public middle schools are located in 98902?
7 public middle schools are located in 98902.
What is the racial composition of students in 98902?
98902 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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