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The Dalles Local Schools

The Dalles is home to many excellent schools that are sure to suit every educational need your family may have. The area offers superb public schools, private schools and a community college. The Dalles community is dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment where all students can grow and achieve their goals on a daily basis.

Public Schools

North Wasco County School District #21

The North Wasco County School District #21’s mission is to provide foundational skills that encourage life-long learning and positive citizenship. The District’s goals include providing a safe educational environment, providing curriculum choices that challenge every student, significantly increasing parent involvement and encouraging effective community partnerships.

Private Schools

St. Mary’s Academy
PK-8th grade

Covenant Christian Academy

PK-7th grade

Nearby Colleges/Universities

Columbia Gorge Community College

(The following information is sourced from http://www.cgcc.cc.or.us/. For this and more information, please follow the link.)

Mission

Columbia Gorge Community College builds dreams and transforms lives by providing lifelong educational programs that strengthen our community.

About Columbia Gorge Community College

In 1977, the College's roots were established as Wasco Area Education Service District, and then Treaty Oak Education Service District. The College operated in leased facilities in downtown The Dalles for 16 years. In 1989, a vote of the people changed the College's designation from service district to community college, and later the name was changed to Columbia Gorge Community College. In 1993, a bond election allowed the purchase and remodeling of the current campus facility. In 2001, the citizens of Hood River and Wasco Counties voted to annex Hood River County into the college's district, allowing the college to increase its presence in the Hood River area.

As the college name has evolved, so have College operations, programs, and services. Today, Columbia Gorge Community College serves 5,800 individuals in its various programs - including college transfer, professional technical, basic skills development, business and industry training, and community education.

The College is an active participant in moving the community successfully into the 21st century through educational leadership, workforce training, economic development, and community partnerships.