For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,245 students in Crook County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Crook County, OR are Powell Butte Community Charter School, Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon and Cascade Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Crook County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Crook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students
Crook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 NW Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Houston Lake High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3852 Sw Houston Lake Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
603 NW 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)
Charter School
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
641 E 1st Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Crook County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Crook County, OR include Powell Butte Community Charter School, Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon and Cascade Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Crook County?
3 public charter schools are located in Crook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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