For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,371 students in Yamhill County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR are Duniway Middle School, Sheridan Allprep Academy and Chehalem Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yamhill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duniway Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Allprep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-9330
Grades: K-12
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Patton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
Rank: #66.
Perrydale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Grades: K-12
| 317 students
Rank: #77.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: 4-8
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Amity Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Faulconer-chapman School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #1010.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 222 students
Rank: #1111.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Yamhill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Lafayette Ave
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4700
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Eola Hills Charter School (Closed 2022)
Charter School
9015 Community Club Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 843-2537
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
339 Nw Sherman St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-2266
Grades: K-3
| 286 students
1330 North Cowls St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Sheridan Japanese School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
430 Sw Monroe St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Sheridan, OR 97378
(503) 843-3400
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students
Sheridan Spartan Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
433 S Bridge St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6970
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR include Duniway Middle School, Sheridan Allprep Academy and Chehalem Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yamhill County?
11 public middle schools are located in Yamhill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yamhill County include: Patton Middle School vs. Duniway Middle School, Duniway Middle School vs. Patton Middle School, Amity Middle School vs. Dayton Jr High School
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