Public schools in Tonasket, WA
5 open public schools with an address in Tonasket, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,104
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tonasket public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Tonasket, WA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,104 students, an average of 221 per school. The largest campus is Tonasket Elementary School (476 students).
Every listed school belongs to Tonasket 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 16.2:1, similar to 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Tonasket
Elementary schools in Tonasket
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Elementary School Tonasket School District | PK–05 | 476 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Tonasket
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Middle School Tonasket School District | 06–08 | 221 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Tonasket
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Choice High School Tonasket School District | 09–12 | 22 | — | |
| Tonasket High School Tonasket School District | 09–12 | 280 | 11.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tonasket
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonasket Outreach School Tonasket School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 105 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.2%
- Hispanic36.4%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Tonasket schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,104 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tonasket
How many public schools are in Tonasket, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Tonasket: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,104 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tonasket?
All listed public schools with an address in Tonasket belong to Tonasket 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 Tonasket?
Tonasket High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tonasket, with 280 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tonasket?
No school with an address in Tonasket 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 Tonasket schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tonasket public schools is 16.2:1, similar to 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 Tonasket 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