For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 8,489 students in Linn County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR are Sand Ridge Charter School, Lourdes School and Oregon Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Linn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sand Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30581 Sodaville-mt Home Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lourdes School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39059 Jordan Rd
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Gr: K-12 | 2,345 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Willamette Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Gr: K-12 | 1,282 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Timber Ridge School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Gr: 3-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
North Albany Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Albany Rd Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Lacomb School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34110 E Lacomb Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Scio Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38749 Nw Beech St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Mari-linn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
641 5th St
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Creek School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32135 Berlin Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Sweet Home Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Seven Oak Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cascade Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Gr: 6-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Central Linn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1717.
Calapooia Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S 6th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR include Sand Ridge Charter School, Lourdes School and Oregon Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County?
18 public middle schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Linn County include: Sweet Home Junior High School vs. Sand Ridge Charter School, North Albany Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School, Calapooia Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School
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