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Okanogan County

Washington · Public K-12

Washington's Okanogan County runs 38 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Omak School District at 5,873 students. By level, that breaks down as 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 16 high schools.

7-year change in Okanogan County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,538
+578 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
36
+4 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 55%
% Hispanic
30%
was 27%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
38
10 districts
Enrollment
11,538
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,207
Below Washington avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.0%
Above Washington avg
Elementary
11
4,594 students
Middle
5
2,175 students
High
16
4,410 students
Combined / other
6
359 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Omak School District
5,873 students · 10 districts in Okanogan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Okanogan County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
64%
Hispanic
21%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
15%
Native American
9%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
30%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Native American
8%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
24.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Okanogan County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Washington state average: 58.4%.

See all 23 schools in Okanogan County ranked by score →

All schools (38)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High SchoolOmakHigh09-121,841·
Washington Virtual Academy Omak ElementaryOmakElementaryKG-051,290·
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle SchoolOmakMiddle06-081,168·
Tonasket Elementary SchoolTonasketElementaryPK-05476·
Omak High SchoolOmakHigh09-12442·
Brewster Elementary SchoolBrewsterElementaryPK-05425·
Grainger ElementaryOkanoganElementaryKG-05404·
N Omak ElementaryOmakElementaryPK-02403·
Methow Valley ElementaryWinthropElementaryPK-05368·
Liberty Bell Jr Sr HighWinthropHigh06-12356·
Lake Roosevelt ElementaryCoulee DamElementaryPK-06354·
Brewster High SchoolBrewsterHigh09-12339·
E Omak ElementaryOmakElementary03-05327·
Omak Middle SchoolOmakMiddle06-08324·
Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High SchoolCoulee DamHigh07-12308·
Okanogan High SchoolOkanoganHigh09-12308·
Oroville ElementaryOrovilleElementaryPK-06298·
Tonasket High SchoolTonasketHigh09-12280·
Oroville Middle-High SchoolOrovilleHigh07-12243·
Okanogan Middle SchoolOkanoganMiddle06-08238·
Brewster Middle SchoolBrewsterMiddle06-08224·
Tonasket Middle SchoolTonasketMiddle06-08221·
Paschal Sherman Indian SchoolOmakCombinedKG-09150·
Nespelem ElementaryNespelemElementaryPK-08131·
Pateros ElementaryPaterosElementaryKG-06118·
Pateros High SchoolPaterosHigh07-12113·
Tonasket Outreach SchoolTonasketCombinedKG-12105·
HighlandsOmakCombinedKG-1278·
Okanogan Outreach Alternative SchoolOkanoganHigh06-1272·
Methow Valley Independent Learning CenterTwispHigh09-1235·
Alternative Educational ExperienceWinthropCombinedKG-1226·
Tonasket Choice High SchoolTonasketHigh09-1222·
Nespelem High SchoolNespelemHigh09-1019·
Okanogan Alternative High SchoolOkanoganHigh09-1214·
Brewster Alternative SchoolBrewsterHigh09-1213·
Okanogan Co Juvenile DetentionOkanoganHigh08-125·
Pateros Alternative SchoolPaterosCombinedPK-120·
HighlandsOmakCombinedM-M··

Cities in Okanogan County

Okanogan5 schoolsOmak5 schoolsOmak5 schoolsBrewster3 schoolsTonasket3 schoolsWinthrop3 schoolsOroville2 schoolsPateros2 schoolsTonasket2 schoolsBrewster1 schoolCoulee Dam1 schoolCoulee Dam1 schoolNespelem1 schoolNespelem1 schoolOkanogan1 schoolPateros1 schoolTwisp1 school

About Okanogan County

Across the sparse Washington county of Okanogan County of about 43,425 residents, the public-school footprint covers 38 schools and about 11,538 students.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,207, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 20% below the Washington median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Okanogan County comprises 11 elementary schools (4,594 students), 5 middle schools (2,175), 16 high schools (4,410), and 6 combined or other schools.

Omak School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,873 students across Okanogan County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 5%: 10,960 students in SY 2017-18 versus 11,538 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 32 to 36 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 55% to 47% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Okanogan County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County, Washington has 38 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,538 students.
How many high schools are in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County, Washington has 16 public high schools, serving approximately 4,410 students.
How many middle schools are in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County, Washington has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,175 students.
How many elementary schools are in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County, Washington has 11 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,594 students.
What is the largest school district in Okanogan County?
Omak School District is the largest school district in Okanogan County, serving approximately 5,873 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County has roughly 43,425 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Okanogan County?
Median household income in Okanogan County is $63,207, below the Washington average of $79,106. About 13.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Okanogan County?
Approximately 24.7% of adults 25 and older in Okanogan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Okanogan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.0% of students in Okanogan County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Washington county average of 53.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Okanogan County schools?
Across Okanogan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.1 to 1.

Okanogan County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data