For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 647 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bandon, OR (2026)
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 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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