For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,371 students in Yamhill County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR are Duniway Middle School, Chehalem Valley Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Yamhill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duniway Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Allprep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Gr: K-12 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Patton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Perrydale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Gr: 4-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Amity Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Faulconer-chapman School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Gr: K-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Yamhill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Lafayette Ave
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Eola Hills Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
9015 Community Club Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Gr: 1-12
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Gr: K-3 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1330 North Cowls St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Sheridan Japanese School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
430 Sw Monroe St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Gr: 4-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Sheridan Spartan Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR include Duniway Middle School, Chehalem Valley Middle School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yamhill County?
11 public middle schools are located in Yamhill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill 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 Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yamhill County include: Patton Middle School vs. Duniway Middle School, Duniway Middle School vs. Patton Middle School, Amity Middle School vs. Dayton Jr High School
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