For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 725 students in Salem, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Salem, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Optimum Learning Environment Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Salem have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Salem, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Salem, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century Community Schoolhouse High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
Barbara Roberts High School And Secondary Programs (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
Grant Community Middle School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Oregon School For The Blind (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
West Salem Language Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Salem, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Salem, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Optimum Learning Environment Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Salem?
5 public charter schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Salem are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Salem include: Eagle Charter School vs. Valley Inquiry Charter School, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School vs. Howard Street Charter, Valley Inquiry Charter School vs. Eagle Charter School
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