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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Josephine County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,929 students in Josephine County, OR (there are 7 private schools, serving 777 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Josephine County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Josephine County, OR are Williams Elementary School, New Bridge High School and Fruitdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine County, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Josephine County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20691 Williams Hwy
Williams, OR 97544
(541) 846-7224
Gr: K-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Fruitdale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 Bill Baker Way
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2276
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Allen Dale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2320 Williams Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5760
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3163 Leonard Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5775
Gr: K-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
South Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 W Harbeck Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 W River St
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3136
Gr: K-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Madrona Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Detrick Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-6624
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Savage Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Woodland Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Murphy Creek Rd
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Sunny Wolf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2735
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2323.
Illinois Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
625 E. River St.
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
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%
Rank: #2525.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Hidden Valley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Murphy Creek Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2124
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2727.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Gr: 6-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School
Charter School
341 E Cottage Park Dr Ste 2
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 630-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Josephine County, OR include Williams Elementary School, New Bridge High School and Fruitdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Josephine County?
28 public schools are located in Josephine County.
What percentage of students in Josephine County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Josephine County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine 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).
Which public schools in Josephine County are often viewed compared to one another?

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