For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 626 students in Bandon, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bandon, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bandon, OR are Harbor Lights Middle School, Ocean Crest Elementary School and Bandon Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandon, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Bandon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bandon, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 9th St Sw
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4415
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4415
Gr: 5-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ocean Crest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Allegany
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4416
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4416
Gr: K-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Bandon Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 9th St Sw
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4413
Bandon, OR 97411
(541) 347-4413
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bandon, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Bandon, OR include Harbor Lights Middle School, Ocean Crest Elementary School and Bandon Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bandon?
3 public schools are located in Bandon.
What percentage of students in Bandon go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bandon are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bandon?
Bandon public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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