Schools in Sisters SD 6 · Deschutes County

Bend anchors most of the county's academic strength, with High Lakes Elementary and Highland School at Kenwood both ranking in the top 4% statewide — among the most competitive elementary performers in Oregon. Tumalo Community School, just outside Bend, adds another top-tier option nearby. Across the county's three districts serving Bend, Redmond, LaPine, and Sisters, 20 of 49 ranked schools land in the top quartile statewide, a solid concentration of high performers for a mid-sized Oregon county. Families drawn to Bend specifically will find the deepest pool of strong options, while Redmond and the outlying areas offer more modest but still respectable choices.