For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,953 students in Omak, WA (there are , serving 322 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Omak, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Omak, WA are Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School, Omak High School and Okanogan Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Omak, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Omak have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Omak, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #22.
Omak High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 South Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Okanogan Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 S Main Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-3629
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-3629
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(253) 591-6888
Omak, WA 98841
(253) 591-6888
Grades: K-5
| 1,318 students
Rank: #55.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-7681
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-7681
Grades: 6-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #66.
E Omak Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Omak Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Grades: 3-5
| 331 students
Rank: #77.
Omak Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 S Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2320
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands
Alternative School
521 Grape Ave. E
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Oak Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
169 North End Omak Lake Road
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Grades: K-9
| 154 students
Omak, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 W 6th Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Omak, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Omak, WA include Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School, Omak High School and Okanogan Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Omak?
10 public schools are located in Omak.
What percentage of students in Omak go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Omak are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Omak?
Omak public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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