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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oregon Alternative Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 alternative public schools serving 5,281 students in Oregon.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Oregon are Early College High School, Metropolitan Learning Center and Family School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Schools in Oregon (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 365-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1155 Crest Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-3700
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Destinations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 S 10th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1487
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Cascade Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11463 W Stayton Rd Se
Aumsville, OR 97325
(503) 749-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Plymouth High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Bend Tech Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1291 Ne 5th
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Gladiola High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Bridges High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Sw 4th St
Madras, OR 97741
(541) 475-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1818.
Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1841 Sw Merlo Dr
Beaverton, OR 97003
(503) 356-3650
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20234 Ne Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Al Kennedy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-1962
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Alliance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Kalapuya High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Terry St
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 607-9853
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Center Dr
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3669
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
2701 Taylor Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-2413
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivercrest Academy
Alternative School
3002 Ne Ainsworth St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
820 Sw Cedar Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Oregon include Early College High School, Metropolitan Learning Center and Family School.
How many alternative public schools are located in Oregon?
38 alternative public schools are located in Oregon.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Oregon alternative public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

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