Best Dallas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,953 students in Dallas, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 183 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dallas, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas, OR are Dallas Community Charter, Whitworth Elementary School and Dallas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dallas, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dallas Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
788 Sw Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Whitworth Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1151 Se Miller Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8351
Gr: 3-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Dallas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Holman Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8336
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Luckiamute Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12975 Kings Valley Hwy
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Oakdale Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 Sw Maple St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8316
Gr: K-3 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Lacreole Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Se Lacreole Dr
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6662
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Lyle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
185 Sw Levens St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8367
Gr: K-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dallas, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Dallas, OR include Dallas Community Charter, Whitworth Elementary School and Dallas High School.
How many public schools are located in Dallas?
7 public schools are located in Dallas.
What percentage of students in Dallas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dallas are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dallas are often viewed compared to one another?

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