For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 291 students in Umatilla County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR are Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Umatilla County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Umatilla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Grades: 1-2
| 122 students
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
1400 7th Street
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students
Po Box 188
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Grades: 4-6
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR include Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Umatilla County?
3 public charter schools are located in Umatilla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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