For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 576 students in Josephine County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Josephine County, OR are Woodland Charter School, Sunny Wolf Charter School and Southern Oregon Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Josephine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Murphy Creek Rd
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sunny Wolf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Gr: PK-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Josephine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Friends Day Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
322 Nw 'f' St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
2555 Walnut Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Southern Oregon Astc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
210 Tacoma St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Southern Oregon Astc A&e (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Sw Ramsey Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Josephine County, OR include Woodland Charter School, Sunny Wolf Charter School and Southern Oregon Success Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Josephine County?
4 public charter schools are located in Josephine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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