High Lakes Elementary School

High Lakes Elementary School serves 435 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bend, Oregon, consistently ranking among the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a solid 7.8 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating, the school places at #90 out of 1,231 Oregon elementary schools, putting it in the 93rd percentile statewide. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement, with 74% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and 68% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

These results reflect the school's commitment to educational excellence, supported by 22 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 19.8 to 1. High Lakes Elementary draws families from a well-educated community where 40% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in the 97701 ZIP code features a median household income of $71,927 and median home values of $488,200, creating a stable environment that supports student learning.

With a poverty rate of 12.3%, the area represents a mix of economic backgrounds. Located on NW High Lakes Loop, the school sits in Bend's growing residential areas, where families are drawn to the region's outdoor recreation opportunities and quality educational options in this vibrant mid-size Oregon city.