Best Central Area Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 188 students in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR.
The neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.40, which is less than the Oregon public charter school average of 0.47.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Street Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
625 Marion St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 399-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 184:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem, OR include Howard Street Charter.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem?
the neighborhood of Central Area, Salem public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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