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Best Wheeler County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,203 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR are Mitchell School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Spray School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Spray School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Gr: K-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR include Mitchell School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Spray School.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler 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).

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