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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lake County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,135 students in Lake County, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Lake County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, OR are Paisley School, State Line Elementary School and Daly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paisley School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
260 Green St
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
State Line Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 County Road 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Gr: K-5
Rank: #33.
Daly Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
906 S 3rd St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Adel Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18286 Twenty Mile Rd
Adel, OR 97620
(541) 947-5418
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Fremont/hay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S I St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2553
Gr: K-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
92398 Water Users Ln
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2136
Gr: K-6 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
North Lake School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
57566 Fort Rock Rd
Silver Lake, OR 97638
(541) 576-2121
Gr: K-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
906 S 3rd St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Plush Elementary School
18254 Morris Ln
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, OR include Paisley School, State Line Elementary School and Daly Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
9 public schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake County include: Fremont/hay Elementary School vs. Adel Elementary School

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