Photo: Lexaxis7 · CC BY-SA 3.0Omak’s public schools score below 64% of Washington districts on tests and graduation
In Omak, 24% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Washington average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Omak, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 81% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Omak’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 81% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,409 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is E Omak Elementary, then Omak Middle School, then Omak High School. Enrollment is down 29% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Omak Adventist Christian School (private) is in town. Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary, Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School and Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Omak’s grade
C+: better than 36% of Washington school districts, #221 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Omak, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Omak
N Omak Elementary
Grades PK–2 · 403 students · 13:1 students per teacher
Omak’s public schools are run by Omak School District, which also serves Conconully and Riverside. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Omak vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Omak’s borders.
Every school in Omak
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Okanogan Alternative High School).
Questions about Omak’s schools
Are Omak’s schools good?
On Washington’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Omak children attend score below 64% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #221 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Omak in?
Omak School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,873 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Omak kids go to high school?
Omak High School, with 442 students.
What is Omak’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Omak School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Omak spend per student?
$14,409 in Omak School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Omak?
Yes: Omak Adventist Christian School (religious, grades 1–7, 8 students).
Parents talk
What Omak families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Omak → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.