For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 182 students in Dorena, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorena, OR are Childs Way Charter School and Dorena School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorena, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Dorena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Dorena, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Childs Way Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
37895 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1821
Gr: K-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Dorena School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
37141 Row River Rd
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Dorena, OR 97434
(541) 946-1506
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dorena, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dorena, OR include Childs Way Charter School and Dorena School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dorena?
2 public middle schools are located in Dorena.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorena?
Dorena public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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