For the 2025 school year, there are 19 alternative public middle schools serving 2,955 students in Oregon.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon are Metropolitan Learning Center, North Santiam Options Academy and Innovations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Oregon (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Grades: K-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Grades: K-12
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Cap Innovative Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2725 Seventh St
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Baker City, OR 97814
(541) 524-2310
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Brown Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Douglas Ave
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Gervais, OR 97026
(503) 792-3803
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #99.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
Rank: #1010.
Winter Lakes High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 W Central Ave
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 824-0115
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 824-0115
Grades: 8-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1111.
Creekside Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8040 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-4580
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1212.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1313.
Urceo-upper Rogue Center For Educational Opportunities
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 E. Main St
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: #1414.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20234 Ne Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Grades: K-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
820 Sw Cedar Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon include Metropolitan Learning Center, North Santiam Options Academy and Innovations Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Oregon?
19 alternative public middle schools are located in Oregon.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Oregon alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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