Best elementary schools in Bend (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 19 schools in Bend, Oregon. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Oregon.
- 176Highland School at Kenwood Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 274William E Miller ElementaryBend · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 372High Lakes Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 471Buckingham Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 340 students
- 570Pine Ridge ElementaryBend · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 667Juniper Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 767Lava Ridge Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 865Bend International SchoolBend · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 217 students
- 959Tumalo Community SchoolBend · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 266 students
- 1058Elk Meadow Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1157Ponderosa ElementaryBend · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 1257Silver Rail Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 457 students
- 1355Amity Creek Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 144 students
- 1451R E Jewell Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 1549Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 203 students
- 1647North Star ElementaryBend · Public Elementary49.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 319 students
- 1746Ensworth Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 130 students
- 1832Bear Creek Elementary SchoolBend · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 1925Desert Sky MontessoriBend · Charter Elementary– · 168 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 76.0 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 2 | William E Miller Elementary Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 3 | High Lakes Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 71.9 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 4 | Buckingham Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 5 | Pine Ridge Elementary Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 69.9 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 6 | Juniper Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.4 Top 50% | 64% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 7 | Lava Ridge Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.2 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 8 | Bend International School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 64.8 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 217 |
| 9 | Tumalo Community School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 58.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 10 | Elk Meadow Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.5 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 11 | Ponderosa Elementary Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 12 | Silver Rail Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 457 |
| 13 | Amity Creek Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 144 |
| 14 | R E Jewell Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 15 | Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 203 |
| 16 | North Star Elementary Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 47.3 Lower 50% | 49.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 319 |
| 17 | Ensworth Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 46.1 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 130 |
| 18 | Bear Creek Elementary School Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.3 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 19 | Desert Sky Montessori Bend · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 24.7 Lower 50% | – | 168 |
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School in Bend leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Bend with a Success Index (US) of 76.0. Of the 19 schools shown, 17 are public, 2 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Oregon elementary schools rankings, every school on the Bend page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Bend?
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School in Bend, Oregon ranks first among elementary schools in Bend with a Success Index (US) of 76.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 384).
How are elementary schools in Bend ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.