Public schools in Omak, WA
8 open public schools with an address in Omak, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,873
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of Omak public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Omak, WA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,873 students, an average of 734 per school. The largest campus is Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School (1,841 students), and the largest elementary school is Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary (1,290).
Every listed school belongs to Omak School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Omak
Elementary schools in Omak
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Omak Elementary Omak School District | 03–05 | 327 | 14.5:1 | |
| N Omak Elementary Omak School District | PK–02 | 403 | 13.2:1 | |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary Omak School District · Virtual | KG–05 | 1,290 | 27.4:1 |
Middle schools in Omak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omak Middle School Omak School District | 06–08 | 324 | 13.5:1 | |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School Omak School District · Virtual | 06–08 | 1,168 | 23.9:1 |
High schools in Omak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omak High School Omak School District | 09–12 | 442 | 16.4:1 | |
| Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School Omak School District · Virtual | 09–12 | 1,841 | 29.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Omak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Omak School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 78 | 19.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.1%
- Hispanic22.9%
- Black6.3%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial10.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Omak schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,873 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Omak
How many public schools are in Omak, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Omak: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,873 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Omak?
All listed public schools with an address in Omak belong to Omak School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Omak?
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Omak, with 1,841 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Omak?
No school with an address in Omak is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Omak schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Omak public schools is 18:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Omak guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities