For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 913 students in Onalaska, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA are Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onalaska, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Onalaska have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Onalaska, WA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onalaska Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4115
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Onalaska Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 5th Street W
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4111
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 Carlisle Ave.
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Onalaska, WA 98570
(360) 978-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Onalaska, WA include Onalaska Elementary School, Onalaska Middle School and Onalaska High School.
How many public schools are located in Onalaska?
3 public schools are located in Onalaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Onalaska?
Onalaska public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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