For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 891 students in Onalaska, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA are Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onalaska, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Onalaska have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onalaska, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Onalaska, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carlisle Lake Alternative School Youth Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cva - Onalaska (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA include Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School.
How many public schools are located in Onalaska?
3 public schools are located in Onalaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska?
Onalaska public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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