For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,211 students in Prairie City, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Prairie City, OR is Prairie City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie City, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prairie City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prairie City, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie City School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Overholt St
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Gr: K-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Oregon
Charter School
740 S Overholt St
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 304-2202
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 304-2202
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prairie City, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prairie City, OR include Prairie City School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prairie City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Prairie City.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie City?
Prairie City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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