Top 5 Best Marion County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 1,596 students in Marion County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OR are Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Bethany Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Charter schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Marion County Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #33.
Bethany Charter School
Charter School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11824 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 873-4300
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
The Community Roots School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
(503) 874-4107
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Valley Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5774 Hazelgreen Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-6
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Optimum Learning Environment Charter School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7905 June Reid Pl Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-5548
Grades: 1-5
| 128 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
999a Locust Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 339-7114
Grades: K-5
| 131 students
Rank: #88.
Frontier Charter Academy
Charter School
Reading: ≥50%
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10653 71st Ave Ne
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 902-1011
Grades: K-12
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Woodburn Arthur Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
575 Gatch St
Woodburn, OR 97071
(503) 981-5746
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, OR

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 Liberty St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 763-8958
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
1515 Saginaw St S
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 399-3130
Grades: K-2
| 26 students
4071 Winema Pl, Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3105
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
6580 State St
Salem, OR 97317
(503) 399-3131
Grades: 3-5
| 64 students
10327 River Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 393-5977
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
6425 Fruitland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3148
Grades: K-2
| 69 students
725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3151
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
5774 Hazel Green Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3150
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
7495 Portland Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3159
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
6023 B St
Turner, OR 97392
(503) 749-8495
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
4950 Silverton Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-3171
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
7990 Wheatland Rd North
Salem, OR 97303
(503) 399-3569
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
12465 Meridian Rd North
Mount Angel, OR 97362
(503) 634-2421
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
700 Church St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 378-3820
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
2450 Strong Rd Se
Salem, OR 97302
(503) 986-0443
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
6974 Bates Rd South
Salem, OR 97306
(503) 399-3186
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Po Box 12024
Salem, OR 97309
(503) 581-0430
Grades: K-3
| 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OR include Howard Street Charter, Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School and Bethany Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Marion County, OR?
9 public charter schools are located in Marion County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, OR?
Marion County, OR public charter schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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