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Best The Dalles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,673 students in The Dalles, OR (there are 5 private schools, serving 290 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in The Dalles, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in The Dalles, OR are Innovations Academy, Dry Hollow Elementary School and The Dalles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The Dalles, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in The Dalles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in The Dalles, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Dry Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 E 19th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3370
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Colonel Wright Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W 14th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3360
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Chenowith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Chenowith Lp W
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3350
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in The Dalles, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in The Dalles, OR include Innovations Academy, Dry Hollow Elementary School and The Dalles High School.
How many public schools are located in The Dalles?
6 public schools are located in The Dalles.
What percentage of students in The Dalles go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in The Dalles are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in The Dalles?
The Dalles public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in The Dalles are often viewed compared to one another?

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