For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 84 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public preschool in Wasco County, OR is South Wasco County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wasco County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Wasco County Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Deschutes Ave
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2665
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Mid-columbia Child Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in Wasco County, OR include South Wasco County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wasco County?
1 public preschools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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