For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,638 students in 97702, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 539 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 97702, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97702, OR are Pine Ridge Elementary School, Cascade Middle School and Elk Meadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97702 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97702, OR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97702, OR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19840 Hollygrape St
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-2700
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-2700
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19619 Mountaineer Wy
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7000
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Elk Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60880 Brookswood Blvd
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-1500
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-1500
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
R E Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20550 Murphy Rd
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-2100
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-2100
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
High Desert Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61000 Diamondback Ln
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7200
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Se 13th St
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-1400
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-1400
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
60925 Se 15th St
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-5000
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 123:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 97702, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97702, OR include Pine Ridge Elementary School, Cascade Middle School and Elk Meadow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97702?
7 public schools are located in 97702.
What percentage of students in 97702 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 97702 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97702?
97702 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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