For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,810 students in Crook County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR are Paulina School, Powell Butte Community Charter School and Crook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Crook County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crook County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paulina School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students
Crook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 NW Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Houston Lake High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3852 Sw Houston Lake Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
603 NW 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)
Charter School
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
641 E 1st Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR include Paulina School, Powell Butte Community Charter School and Crook County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crook County?
4 public middle schools are located in Crook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Crook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crook County include: Crook County Middle School vs. Cascade Virtual Academy
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