For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 544 students in Lake County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR are Paisley School, Daly Middle School and Adel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paisley School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Green St
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Daly Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 S 3rd St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Gr: 7-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Adel Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18286 Twenty Mile Rd
Adel, OR 97620
(541) 947-5418
Adel, OR 97620
(541) 947-5418
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
North Lake School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57566 Fort Rock Rd
Silver Lake, OR 97638
(541) 576-2121
Silver Lake, OR 97638
(541) 576-2121
Gr: K-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
18254 Morris Ln
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake County, OR include Paisley School, Daly Middle School and Adel Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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