Top 10 Best Oregon Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 alternative public elementary schools serving 2,370 students in Oregon.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon are Clackamas Web Academy, Metropolitan Learning Center and Falcon Heights. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Oregon Alternative Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clackamas Web Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8740 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Suite
Clackamas, OR 97015
(503) 659-4664
Grades: K-12
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Grades: K-12
| 341 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Grades: K-12
| 340 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Grades: K-7
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 Crest Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-3700
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #66.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Grades: K-12
| 71 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Urceo-upper Rogue Center For Educational Opportunities
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 E. Main St
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Grades: K-12
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burns Alternative School
Alternative School
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon include Clackamas Web Academy, Metropolitan Learning Center and Falcon Heights.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Oregon?
14 alternative public elementary schools are located in Oregon.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Oregon alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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