For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,572 students in Prineville, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Prineville, OR are Crook County Middle School and Cascade Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prineville, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Prineville, OR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Prineville, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Prineville, OR include Crook County Middle School and Cascade Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Prineville?
2 public middle schools are located in Prineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Prineville include: Crook County Middle School vs. Cascade Virtual Academy
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