For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 129 students in 97303, OR.
The top ranked public charter school in 97303, OR is Optimum Learning Environment Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 97303 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in 97303, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97303, OR Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
97303, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 97303, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in 97303, OR include Optimum Learning Environment Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 97303?
1 public charter schools are located in 97303.
What is the racial composition of students in 97303?
97303 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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