For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,610 students in Grant County, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, OR are Long Creek School, Seneca Elementary School and Dayville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Long Creek School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
375 E Main
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Ave
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Dayville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
285 School House Rd
Dayville, OR 97825
(541) 987-2412
Dayville, OR 97825
(541) 987-2412
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Humbolt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 N Humbolt St
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Monument School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
127 North St
Monument, OR 97864
(541) 934-2646
Monument, OR 97864
(541) 934-2646
Grades: K-12
| 54 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
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Mountain Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
116 Nw Bridge St 8
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4244
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-4244
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
350 School Ln
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grant County, OR include Long Creek School, Seneca Elementary School and Dayville School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grant County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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