Best Schools in Grants Pass, Oregon
24 schools · 13 Elementary · 4 Middle · 6 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Grants Pass?
Use this page to compare every school in Grants Pass by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fruitdale Elementary School
Elementary · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
North Middle School
Middle · Grants Pass Sd 7. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Manzanita Elementary School
Elementary · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Grants Pass for 2026 are Fruitdale Elementary School (8.5/10), North Middle School (8.1/10), and Manzanita Elementary School (7.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 23 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
24
20 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$393,950
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
24
20 public · 4 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$393,950
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Grants Pass schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Grants Pass
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fruitdale Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | North Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Manzanita Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | St Anne Catholic School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | South Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Grants Pass High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Allen Dale Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Vineyard Christian School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Riverside Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $61,750
- Median home value
- $393,950
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 19 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
17% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Grants Pass compares
Oregon rank
#76 of 117
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Oregon avg (6.3)
Median household income
$62k
80% of Oregon median
Schools in this city
23
About Schools in Grants Pass, Oregon
Grants Pass has 19 ranked public schools, with scores spanning a wide range around a city average of 5.9 out of 10. That average sits in the middle tier, meaning parents will find real variation across buildings. The gap between the highest-scoring school and the city mean is nearly three full points — a spread that makes address-level research more important than city-level averages alone.
The strongest options cluster at the elementary level. Riverside Elementary School leads the city with an 8.7 rating, the highest score in Grants Pass and nearly three points above the city average. Manzanita Elementary (8.1) and Fruitdale Elementary (7.8) round out a strong elementary cohort. Altogether, five schools — 26% of the city's ranked public schools — score at or above 7.0, giving families with younger children a meaningful set of high-quality options if they can access the right attendance zones.
Performance context shifts at the secondary level. Grants Pass High School scores 7.2, the city's only rated high school and a solid mark above the 5.9 city average. South Middle School (7.0) also clears the 7+ threshold. The remaining 14 schools score below 7.0, pulling the city average down — parents should check individual school scores rather than relying on the city-wide figure when evaluating specific neighborhoods.
For families choosing where to live in Grants Pass, elementary attendance zone is the highest-leverage decision. The three leading elementaries score between 7.8 and 8.7, well above the city mean, so address research pays off most at this level. The high school's 7.2 rating provides a solid baseline for older students. With 74% of ranked schools falling below the 7.0 mark, the spread between top and bottom schools is wide enough that school-by-school comparison — not district-level averages — is the right starting point.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 258 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 320 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 384 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 397 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 389 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.8 |
| 6 | 424 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 7 | 322 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 8 | 389 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 |
| 9 | 315 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.1 |
| 10 | 259 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 |
Show all 13 elementary schools in Grants Pass
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 694 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 589 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 3 | 279 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
| 4 | 336 students · 6th–8th | 4.1 |
High Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,657 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 |
| 2 | 429 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
| 3 | 147 students · 6th–12th | 3.9 |
| 4 | 523 students · 9th–12th | 3.9 |
| 5 | 141 students · 9th–12th | 2.1 |
| 6 | 27 students · 6th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hope Christian Schools
Private
312 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 |
Schools in Grants Pass
Grants Pass, Oregon · 24 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$61,750
Median Home Value
$393,950
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
Population
72,865
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
19 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Community Profile
Grants Pass has a median household income of $61,750. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $393,950, with a median rent of $1,213/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.9%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oregon
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 6
- Other
- 1
Resources
Nearby Cities
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Grants Pass, Oregon
How many schools are in Grants Pass, Oregon?
Grants Pass has 24 schools, including 20 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Grants Pass is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The top-ranked school in Grants Pass on MySchoolScout is Fruitdale Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The top-ranked elementary school in Grants Pass on MySchoolScout is Fruitdale Elementary School with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The top-ranked middle school in Grants Pass on MySchoolScout is North Middle School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The top-ranked high school in Grants Pass on MySchoolScout is Grants Pass High School with a composite score of 6.6/10.
How many school districts serve Grants Pass, Oregon?
Grants Pass is served by 3 school districts: Ode Ycep District, Grants Pass Sd 7, Three Rivers/josephine County Sd.
What is the education level in Grants Pass, Oregon?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Grants Pass have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The median household income in Grants Pass is approximately $61,750 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Grants Pass, Oregon?
Yes, Grants Pass has 4 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Anne Catholic School with a score of 7.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Grants Pass, Oregon?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Grants Pass is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Grants Pass, Oregon?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.