For the 2025 school year, there are 13 online public elementary schools serving 12,759 students in Washington.
Washington online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Washington (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative 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
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative 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
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
(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
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Pacific Northwest Connections Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Tumwater Blvd Se Ste B203
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Grades: 1-12
| 866 students
Rank: #55.
Seaview Academy
Alternative 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
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative 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
| 102 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kelso Virtual Academy
(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
| 239 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative 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
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
Bethel Virtual Academy
Alternative 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
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Internet Academy
Alternative 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
| 391 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 elementary schools are offered in Washington?
13 online public elementary schools are available for Washington students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Washington?
Washington online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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