For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,649 students in Linn County, OR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Linn County, OR are Sand Ridge Charter School, Lourdes School and Sweet Home Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sand Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30581 Sodaville-mt Home Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lourdes School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39059 Jordan Rd
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sweet Home Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28721 Liberty Rd
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-1833
Gr: K-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Linn County, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Linn County, OR include Sand Ridge Charter School, Lourdes School and Sweet Home Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Linn County?
5 public charter schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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