For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,342 students in Prineville, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 245 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Prineville, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prineville, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Crook County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
641 E 1st St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prineville, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Prineville, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prineville?
9 public schools are located in Prineville.
What percentage of students in Prineville go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Prineville are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Prineville include: Barnes Butte Elementary School vs. Crooked River Elementary School, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Barnes Butte Elementary School, Cascade Virtual Academy vs. Crook County Middle School
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