For the 2025-26 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 average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Umatilla County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Gr: 2-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Gr: K-1 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
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
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: K-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
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
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Gr: 3-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Po Box 188
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
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).
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