For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 891 students in Onalaska, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA are Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onalaska, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Onalaska have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onalaska, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Onalaska, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carlisle Lake Alternative School Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Gr: 9-12
Cva - Onalaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA include Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School.
How many public schools are located in Onalaska?
3 public schools are located in Onalaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska?
Onalaska public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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