Best Public Schools in Bend, OR

The city of Bend, Oregon is home to 31 schools, including 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools, all part of the Bend-LaPine Administrative School District 1. This district is ranked 28 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Some of the standout schools in the area include High Lakes Elementary School, ranked 61 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools with 5 SchoolDigger stars, and Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School, ranked 30 out of 706 with 5 stars. At the middle school level, Pacific Crest Middle School and Cascade Middle School both rank in the top 31 out of 368 Oregon middle schools and have 5 SchoolDigger stars. However, the district also has some lower-performing schools, such as Bend Senior High School and Ensworth Elementary School, which struggle with low proficiency rates.

Across the district, the four-year graduation rate for high schools ranges from 81.8% to 81.8%, generally higher than the state average. However, the chronic absenteeism rate is a concerning 34.3% across all schools. Funding also varies, with the higher-spending schools like Bend Technical Academy tending to have better academic outcomes. Overall, the Bend-LaPine district demonstrates a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, highlighting the importance of school choice and the need for the district to address equity and resource allocation across all its schools.