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Best 97526 Oregon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,532 students in 97526, OR (there are 4 private schools, serving 356 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 97526, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 97526, OR are New Bridge High School, North Middle School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 97526 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in 97526, OR have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 97526, OR Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2001 Ne F St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1845 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5765
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Manzanita Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 San Francisco St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-6433
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Grants Pass High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
830 Ne 9th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Se Harvey Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5780
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1132 Ne 10th St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-7719
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Sw Wagner Meadows Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5777
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Fleming Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Ft Vannoy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Upper River Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-4440
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
North Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6741 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 479-3388
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Gladiola High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 97526, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in 97526, OR include New Bridge High School, North Middle School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 97526?
13 public schools are located in 97526.
What percentage of students in 97526 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 97526 are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 97526?
97526 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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