For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 957 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Southwest Bend are Pine Ridge Elementary School and Elk Meadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend, OR (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.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend, OR include Pine Ridge Elementary School and Elk Meadow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend?
the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, Bend public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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