For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,810 students in Crook County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR are Paulina School, Powell Butte Community Charter School and Crook County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Crook 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crook County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
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 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
641 E 1st St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crook County, OR include Paulina School, Powell Butte Community Charter School and Crook County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crook County?
4 public middle schools are located in Crook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Crook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crook County include: Cascade Virtual Academy vs. Crook County Middle School
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