For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 388 students in Bend, OR. The top ranked public charter schools in Bend, OR are Bend International School and Desert Sky Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bend, OR public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Charter schools in Bend have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Bend, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bend International School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63020 Ob Riley Road
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 389-5708
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 389-5708
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Desert Sky Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63175 O B Riley Rd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 350-2090
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 350-2090
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Bend, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 35%
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Bend, OR?
The top ranked public charter schools in Bend, OR include Bend International School and Desert Sky Montessori. Bend has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public charter schools are located in Bend?
2 public charter schools are located in Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in Bend?
Bend public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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