Desert Sky Montessori

63175 O B Riley Rd
Bend, OR 97703
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Desert Sky Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Desert Sky Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Desert Sky Montessori's student population of 171 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

Desert Sky Montessori ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desert Sky Montessori is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#864 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
31%
40-49%
44%
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desert Sky Montessori's ranking?
Desert Sky Montessori is ranked #864 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Desert Sky Montessori?
171 students attend Desert Sky Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Desert Sky Montessori students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desert Sky Montessori?
Desert Sky Montessori has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Desert Sky Montessori offer ?
Desert Sky Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert Sky Montessori part of?
Desert Sky Montessori is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Desert Sky Montessori located?
Desert Sky Montessori is located in the Boyd Acres neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 4 other public schools located in Boyd Acres.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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