For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,224 students in Prairie City, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prairie City, OR are Oregon Connections Academy and 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 30% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prairie City, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oregon Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
740 S Overholt Ave
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Prairie City, OR 97869
(541) 820-3314
Grades: K-12
| 942 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 37 students
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 Oregon Connections Academy and 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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