For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 915 students in Wallowa County, OR (there are , serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wallowa County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR are Wallowa High School, Enterprise Elementary School and Joseph Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wallowa County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Wallowa County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wallowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallowa High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2951
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3812
Grades: K-6
| 229 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Joseph Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Wm E Williams Ave
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Grades: K-12
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Enterprise High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Se 4th St
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3193
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-3193
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #55.
Wallowa Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
78976 Imnaha Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
66247 Redmond Grade Ln
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 W 1st St.
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Wallowa County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East 2nd St
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Wallowa County, OR include Wallowa High School, Enterprise Elementary School and Joseph Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Wallowa County?
8 public schools are located in Wallowa County.
What percentage of students in Wallowa County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wallowa County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wallowa County?
Wallowa County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wallowa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wallowa County include: Enterprise High School vs. Joseph Charter School, Joseph Charter School vs. Enterprise High School
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