For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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
Rank: #22.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Grades: 6-8
| 551 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 middle schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wasco County, OR include Mosier Community School, Dufur School and South Wasco County Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wasco County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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