For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 7,717 students in Okanogan County, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Okanogan County, WA are Pateros Elementary School, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Alternative Educational Experience. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okanogan County, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Okanogan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Okanogan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pateros Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
344 W Beach St.
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Educational Experience
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-9205
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Oroville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
808 Main
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 476-3332
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 476-3332
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Methow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Tonasket Outreach School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Tonasket Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35es Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-4933
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-4933
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1212.
Brewster Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 S 7th St
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2032
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2032
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #1313.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1414.
E Omak Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Omak Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-3003
Grades: 3-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1515.
Tonasket Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35ms Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2147
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2147
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #1616.
Lake Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-0730
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1919.
Nespelem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands
Alternative School
521 Grape Ave. E
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Oak Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
169 North End Omak Lake Road
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Grades: K-9
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pateros Alternative School
Alternative School
344 W Beach Street
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2751
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Okanogan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highlands High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 W 6th Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8504
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
14 School St
Malott, WA 98829
(509) 422-3507
Malott, WA 98829
(509) 422-3507
Grades: 6
| 75 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 elementary schools in Okanogan County, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Okanogan County, WA include Pateros Elementary School, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Alternative Educational Experience.
How many public elementary schools are located in Okanogan County?
23 public elementary schools are located in Okanogan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Okanogan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Okanogan County include: Brewster Elementary School vs. Pateros Elementary School, Methow Valley Elementary School vs. Pateros Elementary School, Pateros Elementary School vs. Methow Valley Elementary School
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