For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,899 students in Prineville, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prineville, OR are Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prineville, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Prineville, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steins Pillar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 East 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4230
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4230
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1875 Ne Ironhorse Dr
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4150
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4150
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #55.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students
Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 NW Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Houston Lake High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3852 Sw Houston Lake Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
603 NW 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)
Charter School
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
641 E 1st Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prineville, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prineville, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prineville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Prineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Prineville include: Barnes Butte Elementary School vs. Crooked River Elementary School, Crook County Middle School vs. Cascade Virtual Academy, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Barnes Butte Elementary School
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