For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,203 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School, Mitchell 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-12
| 1,929 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School, Mitchell School and Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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