Muddy Creek Charter School
A Place-based Elementary Education in Corvallis, Oregon
Muddy Creek Charter School was established in 2008 to serve rural communities south of Corvallis. Its use of place-based education integrates the connection to our surroundings, community partnerships, and hands-on project learning activities to serve Kindergarten through 5th-grade students from Corvallis and beyond. Here are some fun facts about Muddy Creek:
- We are a public school – it costs $0 to attend here, though we are a charter and that means we receive less money from the state. We ask our parents to help bridge that funding gap.
- We have a place-based/project-based mission which means that in addition to normal standards-based classroom learning opportunities, our students spend 1-2 hours a day working on projects that are authentic and experiential in nature.
- We are outdoor and nature enthusiasts! We are outside A LOT – including rainy days – interacting with and learning about our environment.
2026-27 School Year Enrollment
Interested in joining the Muskrat Crew next year? We host up to 23 students per class from the list of interested families and give weighted preference to students with currently enrolled students, and students who reside within the Corvallis School District geographic boundaries: Apply Today or schedule a tour with our Office Staff! Once you are accepted we can walk you through next steps…
2027-28 Lottery Application Form
Muddy Creek is now accepting applications for the 2027-28 School year! We choose our students through an equitable and annonymous lottery on March 31st, 2027. Please apply today:
Lottery Application Form for 2027-28