For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,135 students in Lake County, OR (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% 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 29% (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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paisley School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Green St
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Paisley, OR 97636
(541) 943-3111
Grades: K-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
State Line Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 County Road 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 7-8
| 113 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Fremont/hay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S I St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2553
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2553
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
92398 Water Users Ln
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2136
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2136
Grades: K-6
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-12
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Lakeview Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 S 3rd St
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: n/an/a
18254 Morris Ln
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Plush, OR 97637
(541) 947-3933
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
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?
98% 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 42% (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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