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Best Wasco County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,574 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wasco County, OR are Dufur School, Mosier Community School and Innovations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Wasco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
South Wasco County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Deschutes Ave
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 elementary schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wasco County, OR include Dufur School, Mosier Community School and Innovations Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wasco County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wasco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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