For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 84 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wasco County, OR is South Wasco County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wasco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Wasco County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Deschutes Ave
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 preschools in Wasco County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wasco County, OR include South Wasco County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wasco County?
1 public preschools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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