For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,032 students in Prineville, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Prineville, OR are Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon and Cascade Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prineville, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Prineville, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Houston Lake High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3852 Sw Houston Lake Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)
Charter School
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Prineville, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Prineville, OR include Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon and Cascade Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Prineville?
2 public charter schools are located in Prineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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