For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 206 students in John Day, OR.
The top-ranked public school in John Day, OR is Grant Union Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
John Day, OR public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in John Day have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in John Day, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Union Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 S Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
John Day, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in John Day, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in John Day, OR include Grant Union Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in John Day?
1 public schools are located in John Day.
What is the racial composition of students in John Day?
John Day public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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