For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 747 students in Astoria, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Astoria, OR are Astoria Middle School and Hilda Lahti Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Astoria, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Astoria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Astoria, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Astoria Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Klaskanine Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-4331
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hilda Lahti Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41535 Old Hwy 30
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 458-6162
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 458-6162
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Astoria, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
785 Alameda Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-6431
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-6431
Gr: K | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Astoria, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Astoria, OR include Astoria Middle School and Hilda Lahti Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Astoria?
2 public middle schools are located in Astoria.
What is the racial composition of students in Astoria?
Astoria 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 Astoria are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Astoria include: Astoria Middle School vs. Hilda Lahti Elementary School, Hilda Lahti Elementary School vs. Astoria Middle School
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