Best Prineville Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,899 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 score of 34% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and 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 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 Prineville, OR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Steins Pillar Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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640 East 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4230

Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Barnes Butte Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1875 Ne Ironhorse Dr
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 416-4150

Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Crooked River Elementary School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
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1400 Se 2nd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6488

Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Crook County Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
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100 Ne Knowledge St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-6283

Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #55.

Cascade Virtual Academy

Charter School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
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603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010

Gr: K-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Prineville, Oregon

Prineville, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cascade Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

603 NW Third Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(855) 777-0685

Gr: K-12

Cecil Sly Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1400 Se 2nd St
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

Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%

Insight School of Oregon (Closed 2023)

603 NW 3rd Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010

Gr: 7-12

Insight School Of Oregon-charter Option (Closed 2023)

Charter School

603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010

Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Ochoco Elementary School (Closed 2016)

440 Nw Madras Hwy
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-5211

Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Pioneer High School (Closed 2023)

641 E 1st Street
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 447-1268

Gr: K-12

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?

5 public elementary schools are located in Prineville.

What is the racial composition of students in Prineville?

Prineville 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).

Which public elementary schools in Prineville are often viewed compared to one another?