For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 6,831 students in Josephine County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Josephine County, OR are New Bridge High School, Fruitdale Elementary School and Williams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Josephine County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Ne F St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #22.
Fruitdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Bill Baker Way
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2276
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2276
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20691 Williams Hwy
Williams, OR 97544
(541) 846-7224
Williams, OR 97544
(541) 846-7224
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Rank: #44.
North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5740
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #55.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 San Francisco St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6433
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6433
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3163 Leonard Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5775
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5775
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1845 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5765
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5765
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Allen Dale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2320 Williams Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5760
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5760
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Se Harvey Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5780
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5780
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunny Wolf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Grades: PK-6
| 115 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1132 Ne 10th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-7719
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-7719
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
South Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Harbeck Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5750
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5750
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Grades: K-4
| 385 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Detrick Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-6624
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-6624
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Savage Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1616.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #1717.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 Sw Wagner Meadows Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5777
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5777
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1818.
Fleming Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ft Vannoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Upper River Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-4440
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-4440
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Woodland Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Murphy Creek Rd
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #2121.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #2222.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Josephine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Friends Day Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
322 Nw 'f' St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
2555 Walnut Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
Southern Oregon Astc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
210 Tacoma St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grades: 5-12
| 12 students
Southern Oregon Astc A&e (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Sw Ramsey Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grades: Inquire with school
| 8 students
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Josephine County, OR include New Bridge High School, Fruitdale Elementary School and Williams Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Josephine County?
22 public elementary schools are located in Josephine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Josephine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Josephine County include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, Allen Dale Elementary School vs. Redwood Elementary School
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