For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,423 students in Mill City, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mill City, OR are Oregon Charter Academy and Santiam Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mill City, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Mill City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mill City, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Gr: K-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Mill City, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mill City, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mill City, OR include Oregon Charter Academy and Santiam Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mill City?
2 public middle schools are located in Mill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mill City?
Mill City public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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