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Best Washington Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 online public schools serving 11,761 students in Washington.
Washington online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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Best Online Public Schools in Washington (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11107 Se Kent-kangley Rd, 2567
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3030 Huffman Road
Valley, WA 99181
(509) 937-4663
Gr: K-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Selah Academy Online
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
316 West Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 698-8520
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Columbia Virtual Academy - Kettle Falls
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1275 Juniper St
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-6625
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
West Valley Virtual Academy 9-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9206 Zier Road
Yakima, WA 98908
(509) 823-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Third Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-8681
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Edmonds Elearning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 208th St Sw
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 431-7298
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Tumwater Blvd Se, Suite B2
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 338-6340
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Puyallup Online Academy/poa
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 39th Ave Sw
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 864-5700
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Henderson Bay Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14015 62nd Ave Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 530-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Seaview Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
905 W 9th St
Port Angeles, WA 98363
(360) 457-8575
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Walla Walla Online
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
109 S Palouse St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 526-2050
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
619 West Bartlett Ave.
Omak, WA 98841
(509) 826-7681
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Virtual Academy Omak Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
619 West Bartlett Ave
Omak, WA 98841
(253) 591-6888
Gr: K-5 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Internet Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
31455 28th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Gr: PK-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Bethel Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7319 Eustis Hunt Rd
Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 800-3100
Gr: K-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Aim High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 13th St
Snohomish, WA 98290
(360) 563-3401
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Kelso Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Insight School Of Washington
Alternative School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 South Spartan Ave
Forks, WA 98331
(253) 292-5817
Gr: K-12 | 2,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Washington?
20 online public schools are available for Washington students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Washington?
Washington online public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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