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Best Wallowa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 915 students in Wallowa County, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wallowa County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR are Wallowa High School, Enterprise Elementary School and Joseph Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallowa County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wallowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wallowa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallowa High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Gr: K-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3193
Gr: 7-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Wallowa Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Imnaha Elementary School
78976 Imnaha Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Troy Elementary School
66247 Redmond Grade Ln
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Wallowa Middle School
315 W 1st St.
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR include Wallowa High School, Enterprise Elementary School and Joseph Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Wallowa County?
8 public schools are located in Wallowa County.
What percentage of students in Wallowa County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wallowa County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallowa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallowa County include: Enterprise High School vs. Joseph Charter School, Joseph Charter School vs. Enterprise High School

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