For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,173 students in Crook County, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 256 private students). 94% 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crook County (2025-26)
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
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 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
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 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Destinations Career Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
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 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Crook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Houston Lake High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3852 Sw Houston Lake Rd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6768
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)
Charter School
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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?
94% 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crook County include: Barnes Butte Elementary School vs. Crooked River Elementary School, Crook County Middle School vs. Cascade Virtual Academy, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Barnes Butte Elementary School
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