Public schools in Bend, OR
31 open public schools with an address in Bend, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
31
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,321
31 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.1:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Bend public schools
The federal directory lists 31 public schools in Bend, OR: 19 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high. The 31 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,321 students, an average of 494 per school. The largest campus is Caldera High School (1,354 students), and the largest elementary school is Pine Ridge Elementary (528).
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 operates the most schools here (30), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bend campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Bend
Elementary schools in Bend
19| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Creek Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 144 | 18.9:1 | |
| Bear Creek Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 521 | 16.9:1 | |
| Bend International School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · Charter | KG–08 | 217 | 18.7:1 | |
| Buckingham Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 340 | 16.8:1 | |
| Desert Sky Montessori Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · Charter | KG–06 | 168 | 21.2:1 | |
| Elk Meadow Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 459 | 17.9:1 | |
| Ensworth Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 130 | 11.4:1 | |
| High Lakes Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 415 | 19.1:1 | |
| Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 384 | 20.4:1 | |
| Juniper Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 432 | 17.6:1 | |
| Lava Ridge Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 404 | 19:1 | |
| North Star Elementary Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 319 | 17.4:1 | |
| Pine Ridge Elementary Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 528 | 19.1:1 | |
| Ponderosa Elementary Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 464 | 19.7:1 | |
| R E Jewell Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 421 | 17.5:1 | |
| Silver Rail Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 457 | 19.1:1 | |
| Tumalo Community School Redmond SD 2J | KG–05 | 266 | 18.3:1 | |
| Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–08 | 203 | 17.5:1 | |
| William E Miller Elementary Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | KG–05 | 501 | 19.8:1 |
Middle schools in Bend
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 687 | 24.2:1 | |
| High Desert Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 668 | 22:1 | |
| Pacific Crest Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 585 | 24.6:1 | |
| Pilot Butte Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 589 | 19.9:1 | |
| Realms Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 156 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sky View Middle School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 06–08 | 598 | 21.9:1 |
High schools in Bend
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bend Senior High School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 09–12 | 1,204 | 22.5:1 | |
| Bend Tech Academy Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 116 | 10.2:1 | |
| Caldera High School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 09–12 | 1,354 | 118.9:1 | |
| Mountain View Senior High School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 09–12 | 1,161 | 22.8:1 | |
| Realms High School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 09–12 | 148 | 12.7:1 | |
| Summit High School Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | 09–12 | 1,282 | 26.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.7%
- Hispanic14.4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 31 Bend schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,321 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bend
How many public schools are in Bend, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 31 open public schools with a location address in Bend: 19 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 15,321 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bend?
Schools with an address in Bend belong to 2 education agencies, led by Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 (30 schools), Redmond SD 2J (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bend?
Caldera High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bend, with 1,354 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bend?
Yes. 2 of the 31 public schools in Bend are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bend International School, Desert Sky Montessori. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bend schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bend public schools is 19.1:1, higher than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Bend guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities