For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,073 students in Okanogan, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Okanogan, WA are Okanogan High School, Grainger Elementary School and Okanogan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okanogan, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Okanogan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Okanogan, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okanogan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Grainger Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1118 5th Street S
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Okanogan Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #44.
Okanogan Outreach Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 N 2nd
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Grades: 6-12
| 78 students
Rank: n/an/a
227 N 4th
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Okanogan, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tyee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
436 5th Ave North
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Grades: 6-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Okanogan, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Okanogan, WA include Okanogan High School, Grainger Elementary School and Okanogan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Okanogan?
5 public schools are located in Okanogan.
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan?
Okanogan public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Okanogan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Okanogan include: Okanogan Middle School vs. Okanogan High School, Okanogan High School vs. Okanogan Middle School
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