For the 2026 school year, there are 13 alternative public elementary schools serving 2,035 students in Oregon.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon are Metropolitan Learning Center, Family School and North Santiam Options Academy. 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 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Oregon (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Gr: K-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Family School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Crest Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-3700
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-3700
Gr: K-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: #66.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Gr: K-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
820 Sw Cedar Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oregon include Metropolitan Learning Center, Family School and North Santiam Options Academy.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Oregon?
16 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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