For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 716 students in Saint Helens, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy and St. Helens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helens, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Saint Helens, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy and St. Helens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Helens?
2 public middle schools are located in Saint Helens.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?
Saint Helens public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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