For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wasco County, OR are Dufur School, Mosier Community School and Innovations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wasco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Gr: K-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mosier Community School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
The Dalles Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E 12th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3380
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wasco County, OR include Dufur School, Mosier Community School and Innovations Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Wasco County?
5 public middle schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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