For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 490 students in Polk County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, OR are Dallas Community Charter and Luckiamute Valley Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
788 Sw Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Grades: K-11
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Luckiamute Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12975 Kings Valley Hwy
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 160
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Morrison Campus Alternative Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1251 Main St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Grades: 10-12
| 89 students
2700 Oak Grove Rd
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Grades: K-4
| 33 students
Polk Adolscent Dtc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2200 E Ellendale St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Po Box 10
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Polk County, OR include Dallas Community Charter and Luckiamute Valley Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Polk County?
2 public charter schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Polk County include: Dallas Community Charter vs. Luckiamute Valley Charter School
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