For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,939 students in Deschutes County, OR. The top-ranked public middle schools in Deschutes County, OR are Realms Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Pacific Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deschutes County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Deschutes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deschutes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Realms Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-5504
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19619 Mountaineer Wy
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7000
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Pacific Crest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Nw Elwood Lane
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7800
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Bend International School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63020 Ob Riley Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 797-7038
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 797-7038
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56900 Enterprise Dr
Bend, OR 97707
(541) 355-3000
Bend, OR 97707
(541) 355-3000
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63555 Ne 18th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7600
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Pilot Butte Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Ne Neff St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7400
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Sisters Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15200 Mckenzie Hwy
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-2099
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-2099
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Redmond Proficiency Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
657 Sw Glacier Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61000 Diamondback Ln
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7200
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Brothers Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34396 Hwy 20
Brothers, OR 97712
(541) 903-2819
Brothers, OR 97712
(541) 903-2819
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Westside Village Magnet School At Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Nw 12th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Obsidian Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1335 Sw Obsidian Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4900
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Elton Gregory Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Nw Upas Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Lapine Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16360 First St
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 355-8200
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 355-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deschutes County, OR include Realms Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Pacific Crest Middle School. Deschutes County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public middle schools are located in Deschutes County?
15 public middle schools are located in Deschutes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Deschutes County include: Obsidian Middle School vs. Elton Gregory Middle School, Elton Gregory Middle School vs. Obsidian Middle School, Pacific Crest Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School
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