For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 289 students in Jacksonville, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, OR are Ruch Outdoor Community School and Applegate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, OR include Ruch Outdoor Community School and Applegate Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
2 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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