2019 Best Charter Schools in the Portland AreaAbout this List

Three Rivers Charter School

• West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
• 4-8
• 1

Parent: My 2 children attended TRCS between 2000 to 2005, i.e., the first 4 years of its operation (we took a gap year in Spain for 2002-2003). They were repeatedly challenged, never allowed to slack and the student body had more IEPs (kids with learning issues) than other schools. Our children thrived.
Read 1 Review

• A

• 112 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hope Chinese Charter School

• Beaverton School District, OR
• K-6

• A

• 200 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

• Beaverton School District, OR
• 1-8
• 9

Parent: We have had our daughter there for two years and are thrilled with progress academically and language wise. The teachers are amazingly caring and the new principal (Martha Diaz) couldn’t be better. The board and parent volunteers have worked tirelessly to get a new building for the school and their efforts have finally paid off! We are excited to move into a new facility, estimated for Fall 2018!
Read 9 Reviews

• A-

• 263 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arthur Academy

• David Douglas School District, OR
• K-5
• 1

• A-

• 158 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sherwood Charter School

• Sherwood School District, OR
• K-8
• 8

Parent: Sherwood Charter School is made amazing because of the teachers. They are dedicated to our kids and go above and beyond to make a positive impact. With lack of State funding, the school doesn't have as many resources, but the teaching staff makes up the difference. My child is a happier and more successful student because of this school.
Read 8 Reviews

• A-

• 217 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Opal Charter School - Portland Children's Museum

• Portland Public Schools, OR
• K-5

• A-

• 88 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

MITCH Charter School

• Tigard-Tualatin School District, OR
• K-8
• 19

Middle School Student: I love MITCH Charter School! I have gone there for seven years and have never dreaded a Monday morning. All of my teachers have been supportive and have made me laugh too many times to count. I feel like I always learn something new every day, and I never get bored. Our days are filled with many indoor and outdoor activities. I especially enjoy working in the garden during agriculture class! I am thankful to have had the opportunity to choose MITCH as my school.
Read 19 Reviews

• A-

• 223 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School

• Portland Public Schools, OR
• K-4

• B+

• 226 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Emerson School

• Portland Public Schools, OR
• K-5
• 14

Parent: Great teachers that enjoy teaching and aren't in it for a paycheck. Project based learning. Students as a class decide on a subject to study with lots of field study and local business support.
Read 14 Reviews

• B+

• 144 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

• North Clackamas School District, OR
• 9-12
• 64

Niche User: Milwaukie Academy of the Arts (MAA) is an alternative school that resides within the same campus and building as Milwaukie High School, and encourages students to use their artistic capabilities to flourish in academics. It provides students with teachers who are willing to challenge the mind and desire to see development in their pupils. It admits any student from any neighboring school district so that anyone and everyone attending high school has an opportunity to break free from the everyday "public school" curriculum, and take part in a more engaging and opportunity filled experience. Though it's rather short staffed, the impact it's made on me and many others is astonishing, to say the least.
Read 64 Reviews

• B+

• 324 Students
• 57:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cascade Heights Public Charter School

• North Clackamas School District, OR
• K-8

• B+

• 219 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cottonwood School

• Public School
• Portland, OR
• K-8

• B+

• 199 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clackamas Middle College

• North Clackamas School District, OR
• 9-12
• 65

Alum: Clackamas Middle College gave me an opportunity to attend a community college while being a high-school student. I was able to graduate with my Associate’s Degree and become an EMT as a dual-credit student. The one thing I wish l saw change was the formation of a library. When I attended classes there, no books were provided. Students would check out books from other schools or rent them from other libraries. In my opinion, a library would really benefit the student’s learning abilities as their comprehension skills would also be improved.
Read 65 Reviews

• B+

• 303 Students
• 43:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Springwater Environmental Sciences School

• Oregon City School District, OR
• K-8

• B+

• 198 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Reynolds Arthur Academy

• Reynolds School District, OR
• K-6

• B+

• 191 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oregon Trail Academy

• Oregon Trail School District, OR
• K-9
• 2

Freshman: Oregon Trail Academy has a low number of students at the high school, which allows teachers to work hands-on with students to make sure all of their needs are met.

This school is part of the International Baccalaureate program, which connects students across the world with lesson plans. The school's Diploma Program offers a chance to win an IB diploma, which looks stellar on college applications.

While the school does not offer much in the way of after-school clubs and activities, it offers unique electives, including school "crashers" (a group of students committed to improving the school), an art club, news club, competitive sports, and coding.

Overall, it is a five-star school with amazing opportunities for any students who need to feel included, supported, and encouraged to purse their dreams.
Read 2 Reviews

• B

• 261 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alliance Charter Academy

• Oregon City School District, OR
• K-12
• 26

Alum: Alliance Charter Academy is dedicated to catering to the individual needs of each student through parent-teacher cooperation. This allows devoted parents to aid in the role of helping their child reach his or her full academic potential through the help of Educational Specialists and teachers. The environment created by this set up is one generally positive and excellent for learning. However, as in all schools that take a different approach to education there are occasional draw-backs resulting from their chosen method of parent involvement and tailored education. It has been my experience though that the school continually does its best to look after each and every student.
Read 26 Reviews

• B

• 389 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Portland Arthur Academy Charter School

• Portland Public Schools, OR
• K-5

• B

• 166 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Helens Arthur Academy

• St. Helens School District, OR
• K-8

• B

• 234 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sauvie Island Academy

• Scappoose School District, OR
• K-8
• 1

Parent: I love Sauvie. The teachers and administration are incredible. They combine book learning with hands on learning to create an environment for all students to be successful.
Read 1 Review

• B

• 215 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gresham Arthur Academy

• Gresham-Barlow School District, OR
• K-5

• B-

• 169 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

City View Charter School

• Hillsboro School District, OR
• K-8

• B-

• 195 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Ivy School

• Public School
• Portland, OR
• 1-8
• 2

• B-

• 261 Students
• 27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences

• Oregon City School District, OR
• 8-12
• 15

Senior: Overall, this is a pretty good school; the majority of teachers were professionals in what they teach, and if you're willing to put in the effort, they'll always go out of their way to help you succeed. However, they do concentrate on STEM fields, so if you're not into that, this might not be the school for you.
Read 15 Reviews

• B-

• 253 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trillium Public Charter School

• Portland Public Schools, OR
• K-12
• 4

Senior: Trillium has a unique constructionist environment. It is a wonderful school, but it is not for everyone. If you really require structure and routine in your schooling, go somewhere else. Located in a great part of Portland, high schoolers can go off campus for lunch, go downtown for field trips, and be self motivated learners. It's unusual and supportive, but keep an open mind.
Read 4 Reviews

• C+

• 356 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio