2025 Best School Districts in Bend, Oregon
K-12 Schools
- Bend-La Pine Schools
- Largest district in Central Oregon, known for innovative programs
- High Desert Montessori School
- Offers alternative education based on Montessori principles
- Cascades Academy
- Independent school known for experiential learning and outdoor education
Colleges and Universities
- Oregon State University – Cascades
- Public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs
- Central Oregon Community College
- Comprehensive community college with strong transfer programs
