Best 97383 Oregon Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 585 students in 97383, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR are North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97383 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97383, OR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best 97383, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Santiam Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
757 W Locust St
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-4928
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Stayton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Shaff Rd
Stayton, OR 97383
(503) 769-2198
Gr: 4-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97383, OR include North Santiam Options Academy and Stayton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97383?
2 public middle schools are located in 97383.
What is the racial composition of students in 97383?
97383 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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