For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,942 students in 98620, WA (there are , serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 98620, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 98620, WA are Goldendale High School, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 98620 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in 98620, WA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 98620, WA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldendale High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Simcoe Dr.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5846
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Washington Connections Academy Goldendale
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 E. Brooks Street
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-5177
Gr: K-12 | 2,059 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
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 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Goldendale Support Service Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
820 S. Schuster St.
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Goldendale, WA 98620
(509) 773-4665
Gr: PK | 8 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 98620, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in 98620, WA include Goldendale High School, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale and Goldendale Primary School.
How many public schools are located in 98620?
5 public schools are located in 98620.
What percentage of students in 98620 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 98620 are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 98620?
98620 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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