For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,726 students in Benton County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR are Franklin School, Cheldelin Middle School and Philomath Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nw 18th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Cheldelin Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
987 Conifer Blvd Ne
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Linus Pauling Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Nw Cleveland Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kings Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Monroe Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dragon Dr
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Alsea Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Third
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25114 Alpine Rd
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 424-3601
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 424-3601
Gr: K-3 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 16%
301 3rd St
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Gr: K-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1555 Sw 35th St
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-3827
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-3827
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
30252 Sw Bellfountain Rd
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5981
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5981
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1520 Plaza St Nw Ste 100
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5965
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5965
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR include Franklin School, Cheldelin Middle School and Philomath Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
8 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Cheldelin Middle School vs. Linus Pauling Middle School, Linus Pauling Middle School vs. Cheldelin Middle School, Philomath Middle School vs. Linus Pauling Middle School
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