For the 2026 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 32% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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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