For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 65 students in Grant County, OR.
The top ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR are Long Creek School and Dayville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, OR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 E Main
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Dayville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 School House Rd
Dayville, OR 97825
(541) 987-2412
Dayville, OR 97825
(541) 987-2412
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Mountain Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
116 Nw Bridge St 8
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4244
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4244
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
350 School Ln
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR?
The top ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR include Long Creek School and Dayville School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
2 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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