For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,037 students in Omak, WA (there are 2 private schools, 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 Okanogan Alternative High School, Omak High School and E Omak Elementary 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 22% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Omak, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Omak High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 South Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
E Omak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Omak Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands
Alternative School
521 Grape Ave. E
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Oak Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
169 N End Omak Lk Rd
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Gr: K-9 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Omak, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Highlands High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 W 6th Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Omak, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Omak, WA include Okanogan Alternative High School, Omak High School and E Omak Elementary 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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