For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,137 students in Crook County, OR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crook County, OR are Steins Pillar Elementary School, Paulina School and Powell Butte Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crook County, 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 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crook County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Crook County (2026)
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.
Paulina School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70050 Se Paulina City Rd
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Paulina, OR 97751
(541) 477-3182
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Powell Butte Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13650 Sw Hwy 126
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Powell Butte, OR 97753
(541) 548-1166
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Cascade Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Nw 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Prineville, OR 97754
(541) 823-5010
Gr: K-12 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Crook County, OR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crook County, OR include Steins Pillar Elementary School, Paulina School and Powell Butte Community Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crook County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Crook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crook County?
Crook County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Crook County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Crook County include: Barnes Butte Elementary School vs. Crooked River Elementary School, Crooked River Elementary School vs. Barnes Butte Elementary School, Cascade Virtual Academy vs. Crook County Middle School
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