For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 598 students in the neighborhood of River West, Bend, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in River West are Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School and Westside Village Magnet School At Kingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of River West, Bend, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of River West, Bend, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Nw Newport Ave
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-1900
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Westside Village Magnet School At Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 Nw 12th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-2000
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River West, Bend, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of River West, Bend, OR include Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School and Westside Village Magnet School At Kingston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of River West, Bend?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of River West, Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of River West, Bend?
the neighborhood of River West, Bend public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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