For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,496 students in Okanogan County, WA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Okanogan County, WA are Methow Valley Elementary School, Oroville Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okanogan County, WA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Washington public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Okanogan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Okanogan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Methow Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Twin Lakes Rd.
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Winthrop, WA 98862
(509) 996-2186
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 S. 7th St.
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Brewster, WA 98812
(509) 689-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Tonasket Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35es Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-4933
Tonasket, WA 98855
(509) 486-4933
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Oak Street
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-2380
Gr: PK-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
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 preschools in Okanogan County, WA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Okanogan County, WA include Methow Valley Elementary School, Oroville Elementary School and Brewster Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Okanogan County?
8 public preschools are located in Okanogan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan County?
Okanogan County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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