Best Public Charter Schools in Umatilla County (2026)

Best Umatilla County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 291 students in Umatilla County, OR.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR are Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Umatilla County, OR public charter schools have an score of 36% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Umatilla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Ukiah Charter School

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 30%

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201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731

Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Helix Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 30%

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120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175

Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #33.

Nixyaawii Community School

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
:

Bottom 50%

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73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900

Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Umatilla County, OR

Umatilla County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ferndale Elementary School (Closed 2021)

53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412

Gr: 2-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Grove Elementary School (Closed 2023)

129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233

Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Hermiston Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)

290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000

Gr: 6-8

Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100

Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1

Lifeways Inc (Closed 2013)

1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616

Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%

Lincoln Primary School (Closed 2023)

107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976

Gr: 1-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297

Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

USD Online Learning (Closed 2023)

1400 7th Street
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525

Gr: PK

West Hills Intermediate (Closed 2023)

1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950

Gr: 3-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Weston Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Po Box 188
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548

Gr: 4-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Umatilla County, OR include Ukiah Charter School, Helix Charter School and Nixyaawii Community School.

How many public charter schools are located in Umatilla County?

3 public charter schools are located in Umatilla County.

What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?

Umatilla County public charter schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).