Best Pendleton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 779 students in Pendleton, OR.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pendleton, OR is Sunridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Pendleton, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunridge Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Sw Runnion Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3416
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pendleton, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pendleton, OR include Sunridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pendleton?
2 public middle schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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