For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,814 students in Grant County, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, OR are Grant Union Junior/senior High School, Seneca Elementary School and Long Creek School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Union Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 S Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Ave
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Long Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 E Main
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Dayville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 School House Rd
Dayville, OR 97825
(855) 617-2412
Dayville, OR 97825
(855) 617-2412
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Humbolt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 N Humbolt St
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Gr: K-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Prairie City School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Overholt St
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Monument School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
127 North St
Monument, OR 97864
(541) 934-2646
Monument, OR 97864
(541) 934-2646
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
740 S Overholt St
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 304-2202
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 304-2202
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, OR include Grant Union Junior/senior High School, Seneca Elementary School and Long Creek School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
9 public schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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