Bend, Oregon, offers a well-rounded and accessible educational environment spanning preschool to higher education. The city is served by the Bend–La Pine School District, the fifth-largest in the state, with over 30 public schools—including elementary, middle, high, and charter options. Students benefit from a large, diverse district population and strong community support, with recent district-wide initiatives such as statewide cellphone restrictions and an increased emphasis on broader topics like climate education.

For post-secondary education, Bend boasts both a branch campus of a major research university—Oregon State University–Cascades—and a comprehensive community college, Central Oregon Community College (COCC), both offering everything from technical certificates to bachelor’s and graduate degrees. These institutions provide strong pathways for local students and opportunities for career-focused learning from day one.

The Deschutes Public Library system supports lifelong learning with its downtown facility—an architecturally notable building—as well as several branches across the county. These libraries play a vital role in community engagement, offering educational programs, resources for research and homework, and cultural events.