For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 872 students in Union County, OR.
The top ranked public charter schools in Union County, OR are Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and North Powder Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Union County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imbler Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6th & Esther Ave
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-5331
Grades: K-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Cove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Main St
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Cove, OR 97824
(541) 568-4424
Grades: K-12
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
North Powder Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 G St
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
North Powder, OR 97867
(541) 898-2244
Grades: K-12
| 256 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 164
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Imbler, OR 97841
(541) 534-2311
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
Union County Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10214 Wallowa Lake Hwy
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 963-0920
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1305 Willow St
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 663-3555
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Union County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Union County, OR include Imbler Charter School, Cove Charter School and North Powder Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Union County?
3 public charter schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public charter schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Union County include: Imbler Charter School vs. Cove Charter School, Cove Charter School vs. Imbler Charter School
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