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Best Oregon Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 alternative public middle schools serving 2,948 students in Oregon.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon are Metropolitan Learning Center, North Santiam Options Academy and Innovations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oregon alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Oregon (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Burns High Desert Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Oregon Ave
Burns, OR 97720
(541) 573-6811
Gr: K-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Winter Lakes Elementary School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1742 N Fir St
Coquille, OR 97423
(541) 396-2414
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Morrow Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 W Columbia Ln
Irrigon, OR 97844
(541) 922-4004
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Roberts High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 State St Se
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 391-4075
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20234 Ne Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
820 Sw Cedar Ave
Warrenton, OR 97146
(503) 861-2281
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Oregon include Metropolitan Learning Center, North Santiam Options Academy and Innovations Academy.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Oregon?
18 alternative public middle schools are located in Oregon.
What is the racial composition of students in Oregon?
Oregon alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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