Best Schools in Wasco County, OR
Wasco County, OR has 21 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,268 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Wasco County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wasco County, OR
The top high schools in Wasco County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Estacada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
2. The Dalles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
3. South Wasco County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Wasco County Sd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 112 Students
4. Madras High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wasco County, OR
The top middle schools in Wasco County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Dalles Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 557 Students
2. Estacada Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
3. Jefferson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wasco County, OR
The top elementary schools in Wasco County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dry Hollow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students
2. River Mill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estacada Sd 108 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
3. Mosier Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 173 Students
4. Maupin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Wasco County Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 112 Students
5. Colonel Wright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 292 Students
6. Madras Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
7. Warm Springs K-8 Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 530 Students
8. Chenowith Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wasco County Sd 21 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students
9. Big Muddy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Sd 509j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
10. St Marys Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Marys Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wasco County, OR
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wasco County, OR has a total population of 26,670 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wasco County, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wasco County, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wasco County, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wasco County, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wasco County, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wasco County, OR
How many schools are in Wasco County, OR?
Wasco County, OR has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,268 students in total.
How do schools in Wasco County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Wasco County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Wasco County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wasco County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wasco County
5 places in Wasco County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- The Dalles (6)
- Maupin (2)
- Antelope (1)
- Dufur (1)
- Mosier (1)
School districts (1)
- North Wasco County SD 21 (7 schools)