For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,880 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School, Mitchell School and Spray School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheeler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Grades: K-12
| 1,778 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Spray School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School, Mitchell School and Spray School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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