For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 8,472 students in Linn County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR are Sand Ridge Charter School, Willamette Connections Academy and Lourdes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Linn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sand Ridge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30581 Sodaville-mt Home Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 258-5550
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Willamette Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: #33.
Lourdes School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39059 Jordan Rd
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3340
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Oregon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #55.
Lacomb School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34110 E Lacomb Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8565
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #66.
Timber Ridge School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
373 Timber Ridge St Ne
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 704-1095
Grades: 3-8
| 674 students
Rank: #77.
North Albany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 North Albany Rd Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4541
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #88.
Scio Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38749 Nw Beech St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3271
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Three Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1010.
Seven Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cascade Dr
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8416
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32135 Berlin Rd
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8574
Grades: K-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1212.
Sweet Home Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 22nd Ave
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7187
Grades: 7-8
| 383 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central Linn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mari-linn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
641 5th St
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Lyons, OR 97358
(503) 859-2154
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1515.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Rank: #1616.
Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4537
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #1717.
Harrisburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S 6th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6551
Grades: 5-8
| 238 students
Rank: #1818.
Calapooia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 24th Ave Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4555
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Linn Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
331 E Blakely Ave
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32433 Highway 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
38420 Glass Ave
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
1005 Springhill Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Grades: K-2
| 94 students
5355 Scenic Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Grades: K-1
| 125 students
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Oregon Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38761 N Main St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Grades: K-12
| 3,558 students
Oregon Virtual Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38875 Nw 1st Ave
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Linn County, OR include Sand Ridge Charter School, Willamette Connections Academy and Lourdes School.
How many public middle schools are located in Linn County?
18 public middle schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Linn County include: Sweet Home Junior High School vs. Sand Ridge Charter School, North Albany Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School, Calapooia Middle School vs. Memorial Middle School
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