For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 648 students in Saint Helens, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR are St. Helens Virtual Academy and St. Helens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Helens, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Helens have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Saint Helens, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Helens Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7200
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
St. Helens Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
354 N 15th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Saint Helens, OR 97051
(503) 366-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Helens, OR include St. Helens Virtual Academy and St. Helens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Helens?
2 public middle schools are located in Saint Helens.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Helens?
Saint Helens public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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