For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 544 students in Lake County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR are Paisley School, Daly Middle School and Adel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paisley School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Green St
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Daly Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 S 3rd St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Adel Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18286 Twenty Mile Rd
Adel, OR 97620
(541) 947-5418
Adel, OR 97620
(541) 947-5418
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
North Lake School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57566 Fort Rock Rd
Silver Lake, OR 97638
(541) 576-2121
Silver Lake, OR 97638
(541) 576-2121
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
18254 Morris Ln
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR include Paisley School, Daly Middle School and Adel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County 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).
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