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Okanogan County Schools & Education

Okanogan County, Washington

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 81.4%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,802

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

53/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 51/100

State Score Position

#13

of 39 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Okanogan County

Measured School Summary

Okanogan County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.4%.

Funding Context

Okanogan County spends $8,802 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 4% above the Washington average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Okanogan County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

35 public schools and 9 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

53/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 39 Washington counties with school score data.

Completion

86.4%

5.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,802

$448 below the state average

School coverage

35

9 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Okanogan County has 35 public schools across 9 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Okanogan County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Okanogan County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#13

of 39 Washington counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Omak School District

Elementary to high school visible

5,834 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 3Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Tonasket School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,166 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Okanogan School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,065 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 4Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Brewster School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,012 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Omak School District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Okanogan County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Okanogan County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Okanogan County, Washington

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Education in Washington's Largest County

Okanogan County manages 35 public schools for 11,504 students across nine school districts. The network is heavy on secondary education, featuring 16 high schools to serve its vast geographic area. This system provides critical local hubs for students in some of the state's most remote regions.

Omak and the Virtual Frontier

Omak School District is the largest with 5,834 students, driven largely by its three Washington Virtual Academy schools. These virtual programs account for over 4,000 students, representing a major share of the county's total enrollment. Traditional districts like Tonasket and Okanogan also serve significant local populations.

Remote Rural and Town Schools

Outside of the virtual programs, schools here are mostly rural (21) or in small towns (14) with an average size of 338. Omak High School's virtual wing is massive, but physical campuses like Tonasket Elementary remain community fixtures. The learning environment is defined by the county's rugged, expansive geography.

School Overview

Total Schools

35

in Okanogan County

Reported Enrollment

11,504

35 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11
Middle5
High16
Other3

9 School Districts in Okanogan County

Omak School District

Guide
8 schools
5,834 students
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Tonasket School District

5 schools
1,166 students

Okanogan School District

6 schools
1,065 students

Brewster School District

4 schools
1,012 students

Grand Coulee Dam School District

3 schools
771 students

Methow Valley School District

4 schools
756 students

Oroville School District

2 schools
530 students

Pateros School District

3 schools
269 students

Nespelem School District

1 school
131 students

35 Public Schools in Okanogan County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 35 matching schools

Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12Virtual1,511 students

Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

ProfileKG–5Virtual1,409 students

Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

Profile6–8Virtual1,277 students

Omak High School

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High480 students

Tonasket Elementary School

Tonasket School District

TONASKET, 98855 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary474 students

Brewster Elementary School

Brewster School District

BREWSTER, 98812 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary452 students

N Omak Elementary

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary448 students

Grainger Elementary

Okanogan School District

Okanogan, 98840 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary417 students

Lake Roosevelt Elementary

Grand Coulee Dam School District

Coulee Dam, 99116 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary377 students

Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School

Grand Coulee Dam School District

COULEE DAM, 99116 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High364 students

Methow Valley Elementary

Methow Valley School District

Winthrop, 98862 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary360 students

Omak Middle School

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle344 students

Tonasket High School

Tonasket School District

TONASKET, 98855 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High342 students

E Omak Elementary

Omak School District

Omak, 98841 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary340 students

Liberty Bell Jr Sr High

Methow Valley School District

Winthrop, 98862 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High333 students

Okanogan High School

Okanogan School District

Okanogan, 98840 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High312 students

Brewster High School

Brewster School District

BREWSTER, 98812 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High300 students

Oroville Elementary

Oroville School District

Oroville, 98844 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary277 students

Oroville Middle-High School

Oroville School District

Oroville, 98844 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High253 students

Brewster Middle School

Brewster School District

BREWSTER, 98812 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle243 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,802

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Washington counties have the highest graduation rates?
Wahkiakum County (95.0%), Lincoln County (91.7%), and Garfield County (90.0%) currently lead Washington among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Washington?
Across Washington counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Skamania County ($10,545), Ferry County ($10,380), and Pend Oreille County ($10,253). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County has a school score of 53/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Okanogan County?
The high school graduation rate in Okanogan County is 86.4%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Okanogan County spend per student?
Okanogan County spends $8,802 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Okanogan County, Washington — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Okanogan County, Washington?

Okanogan County manages 35 public schools for 11,504 students across nine school districts. The network is heavy on secondary education, featuring 16 high schools to serve its vast geographic area. This system provides critical local hubs for students in some of the state's most remote regions.

What are the major school districts in Okanogan County, Washington?

Omak School District is the largest with 5,834 students, driven largely by its three Washington Virtual Academy schools. These virtual programs account for over 4,000 students, representing a major share of the county's total enrollment. Traditional districts like Tonasket and Okanogan also serve significant local populations.

What is the school experience like in Okanogan County?

Outside of the virtual programs, schools here are mostly rural (21) or in small towns (14) with an average size of 338. Omak High School's virtual wing is massive, but physical campuses like Tonasket Elementary remain community fixtures. The learning environment is defined by the county's rugged, expansive geography.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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