For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,284 students in 97702, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 97702 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 97702, OR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97702, OR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 97702, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 97702, OR include Pine Ridge Elementary School, Cascade Middle School and Elk Meadow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 97702?
6 public elementary schools are located in 97702.
What is the racial composition of students in 97702?
97702 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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