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Best Crook County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,173 students in Crook County, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 245 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Crook County, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crook County, OR are Steins Pillar Elementary School, Paulina School and Powell Butte Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, 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 Crook County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Crook County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steins Pillar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
640 East 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4230
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1875 Ne Ironhorse Dr
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4150
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Crook County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Grizzly Mountain Homelink
641 E 1st St
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 Crook County, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Crook County, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Paulina School and Powell Butte Community Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Crook County?
10 public schools are located in Crook County.
What percentage of students in Crook County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Crook County are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County 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 Crook County are often viewed compared to one another?

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