For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,178 students in the neighborhood of Orchard District, Bend, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Orchard District are Juniper Elementary School, Pilot Butte Middle School and Bend Tech Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orchard District, Bend, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Orchard District, Bend, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Ne Norton St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1800
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1800
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bend Tech Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Ne 5th
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchard District, Bend, OR?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Orchard District, Bend, OR include Juniper Elementary School, Pilot Butte Middle School and Bend Tech Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood ofchard District, Bend?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood ofchard District, Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood ofchard District, Bend?
the neighborhood ofchard District, Bend public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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