For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 online public schools serving 16,802 students in Washington.
Washington online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Washington (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W 105 11th Street
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25668 104th Ave Se, 25672 104t
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 W Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8062
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #77.
Edmonds Elearning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7501 208th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7298
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7298
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
Magnet 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
| 1,511 students
Rank: #99.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Third Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #1111.
Seaview Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-8575
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-8575
Grades: K-12
| 219 students
Rank: #1212.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1917 E Isaacs Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kelso Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 1,409 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,277 students
Rank: #1616.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Grades: K-12
| 322 students
Rank: #1717.
Aim High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1818.
Bethel Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7319 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Grades: K-12
| 499 students
Rank: #1919.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Grades: PK-12
| 515 students
Rank: #2020.
Insight School Of Washington
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 South Spartan Ave
Forks, WA 98331
(253) 292-5817
Forks, WA 98331
(253) 292-5817
Grades: 9-12
| 1,556 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Virtual Academies
Alternative School
2601 S 35th Street Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 591-6888
Grades: K-12
| 6,245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Washington?
21 online public schools are available for Washington students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Washington?
Washington online public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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