For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,030 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School, Mitchell School and Spray School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheeler County (2026)
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.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Spray School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School, Mitchell School and Spray School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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