For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,102 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School and Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wheeler County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Gr: K-12 | 1,929 student Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School and Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills.
How many public charter schools are located in Wheeler County?
2 public charter schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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