For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,332 students in Prineville, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prineville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Prineville, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Barnes Butte Elementary School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Crook County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
641 E 1st St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4153
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-7675
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Prineville, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Prineville, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Barnes Butte Elementary School and Crooked River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prineville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Prineville.
What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?
Prineville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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