Omak School District

619 W Bartlett Ave
Omak, WA 98841-9700
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Omak School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,873 students in Omak School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Omak School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
5,873 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Omak School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WA)
#239 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
41%
44%
53%
49%
49%
88%
84%
(2022-23)
13.1%
34.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.69
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
49%
47%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,227 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,889. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,043 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WA)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$88 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,227
$18,889
Spending / Student
$15,043
$19,341

Best Omak School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Omak High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 South Cedar
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-5150
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
E Omak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Omak Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Gr: 3-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Omak Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 S Cedar
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
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
Gr: PK-2 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Omak School District?
Omak School District manages 5 public schools serving 5,873 students.
What is the rank of Omak School District?
Omak School District is ranked #235 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Omak School District?
49% of Omak School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Omak School District?
Omak School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Omak School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,043 is less than the state median of $19,341. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,873 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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