For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: K-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: K-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
78976 Imnaha Hwy
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 577-3119
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
66247 Redmond Grade Ln
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Enterprise, OR 97828
(541) 426-7600
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
315 W 1st St.
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Wallowa, OR 97885
(541) 886-2061
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Wallowa County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 East 2nd St
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-5361
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Po Box W
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Joseph, OR 97846
(541) 432-7311
Gr: 5-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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