For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,124 students in Bend, OR. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bend, OR are Realms Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Pacific Crest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bend, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Bend have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Bend, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Realms Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-5504
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-5504
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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.
Pacific Crest Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Nw Elwood Lane
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7800
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7800
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Bend International School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63020 Ob Riley Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 797-7038
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 797-7038
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56900 Enterprise Dr
Bend, OR 97707
(541) 355-3000
Bend, OR 97707
(541) 355-3000
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Sky View Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63555 Ne 18th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7600
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Pilot Butte Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Ne Neff St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7400
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Westside Village Magnet School At Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Nw 12th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bend, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bend, OR include Realms Middle School, Cascade Middle School and Pacific Crest Middle School. Bend has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public middle schools are located in Bend?
9 public middle schools are located in Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in Bend?
Bend public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bend include: Pacific Crest Middle School vs. Cascade Middle School, Cascade Middle School vs. Pacific Crest Middle School, Sky View Middle School vs. Pilot Butte Middle School
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