For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 763 students in Okanogan, WA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Okanogan, WA are Grainger Elementary School, Okanogan Middle School and Okanogan Outreach Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okanogan, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Okanogan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Okanogan, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grainger Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1118 5th Street S
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-3580
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Okanogan Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
244 South 5th Street
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Okanogan, WA 98840
(509) 422-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
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%
Okanogan, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 elementary schools in Okanogan, WA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Okanogan, WA include Grainger Elementary School, Okanogan Middle School and Okanogan Outreach Alternative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Okanogan?
3 public elementary schools are located in Okanogan.
What is the racial composition of students in Okanogan?
Okanogan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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