For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,287 students in Deschutes County, OR. The top ranked public charter schools in Deschutes County, OR are Bend International School, Redmond Proficiency Academy and Desert Sky Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deschutes County, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Deschutes County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Deschutes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bend International School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63020 Ob Riley Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 389-5708
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 389-5708
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
Redmond Proficiency Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
657 Sw Glacier Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Grades: 6-12
| 899 students
Rank: #33.
Desert Sky Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63175 O B Riley Rd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 350-2090
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 350-2090
Grades: K-6
| 171 students
Deschutes County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cascade Child Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
Po Box 549
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-6166
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-6166
Grades: PK-6
| 18 students
Deschutes Edge Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1220 Nw Upas Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Edwin Brown High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
850 Sw Antler Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4868
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4868
Grades: 6-12
| 101 students
2105 West Antler
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4840
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4840
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
2105 W Antler
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-8900
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-8900
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Sisters Charter Academy Of Fine Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
450 East Cascade Ave
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8120
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8120
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
611 E Cascade
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8981
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8981
Grades: K-4
| 404 students
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Deschutes County, OR include Bend International School, Redmond Proficiency Academy and Desert Sky Montessori. Deschutes County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public charter schools are located in Deschutes County?
3 public charter schools are located in Deschutes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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