For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 881 students in 97424, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97424, OR are Academy For Character Education, London School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97424 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97424, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97424, OR Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Character Education
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 S 10th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-9707
Gr: K-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
London School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
73288 London Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-0183
Gr: K-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1565 S 4th St
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(541) 942-3316
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97424, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97424, OR include Academy For Character Education, London School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97424?
3 public middle schools are located in 97424.
What is the racial composition of students in 97424?
97424 public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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