For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 157 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public charter school in Wasco County, OR is Mosier Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wasco County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Mid-columbia Child Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wasco County, OR include Mosier Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Wasco County?
1 public charter schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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