Top 5 Best Wasco County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,574 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wasco County, OR are Mosier Community School, Dufur School and South Wasco County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wasco County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
South Wasco County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Deschutes Ave
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Rank: #77.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #99.
Chenowith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Chenowith Lp W
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wasco County, OR

Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wasco County, OR include Mosier Community School, Dufur School and South Wasco County Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wasco County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wasco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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