For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 5,523 students in Okanogan County, WA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Okanogan County, WA are Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okanogan County, WA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Okanogan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public high schools.
Okanogan County, WA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Washington average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okanogan High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Washington or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Okanogan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 Hwy 20
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 997-8006
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2215
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Okanogan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Tonasket High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35hs Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2161
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Tonasket Outreach School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
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 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Lake Roosevelt Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Federal Ave
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 631-3198
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Brewster Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Main
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Pateros High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
344 W Beach St
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Pateros, WA 98846
(509) 923-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Brewster High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-3449
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Quincy High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 Jackrabbit Street Ne
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 787-3501
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 787-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Oroville Middle-high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 Ironwood
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 476-3612
Oroville, WA 98844
(509) 476-3612
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Roosevelt Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Crest Dr
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Coulee Dam, WA 99116
(509) 633-1442
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Schoolhouse Loop Rd, Po Bo
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Nespelem, WA 99155
(509) 634-4541
Gr: 9 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: n/an/a
227 N 4th
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-7250
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
169 North End Omak Lake Road
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 422-7590
Gr: K-9 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-1428
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Okanogan County 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%
14 School St
Malott, WA 98829
(509) 422-3507
Malott, WA 98829
(509) 422-3507
Gr: 6 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Tyee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
436 5th Ave North
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3629
Gr: 6-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Okanogan County, WA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Okanogan County, WA include Methow Valley Independent Learning Center, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High School and Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School.
How many public high schools are located in Okanogan County?
23 public high schools are located in Okanogan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public high schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Okanogan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Okanogan County include: Oroville Middle-high School vs. Tonasket High School, Tonasket High School vs. Oroville Middle-high School, Okanogan High School vs. Omak High School
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