For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 218 students in Columbia County, OR.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, OR are South Columbia Family School and St. Helens Arthur Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Columbia Family School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
34555 Berg Rd
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 366-9009
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
St. Helens Arthur Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33035 Pittsburg Rd
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7030
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Columbia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1462 Bridge St
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Vernonia, OR 97064
(503) 429-5711
Gr: K-3 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 190
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Rainier, OR 97048
(503) 556-4218
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbia County, OR include South Columbia Family School and St. Helens Arthur Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Columbia County?
2 public charter schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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