For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,935 students in Prineville, OR (there are 3 private schools, serving 256 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Prineville, OR are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Prineville, OR are Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prineville, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prineville, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #55.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Crook County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Se Lynn Blvd
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #77.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: K-12
| 958 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
603 NW Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
603 NW 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-12
| 389 students
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
641 E 1st Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prineville, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Prineville, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prineville?
8 public schools are located in Prineville.
What percentage of students in Prineville go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Prineville are educated in public schools (compared to the OR state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Prineville 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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