For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 65 students in Grant County, OR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR are Long Creek 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oregon public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Long Creek School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 E Main
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Long Creek, OR 97856
(541) 508-9164
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
350 School Ln
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Mount Vernon, OR 97865
(541) 932-4733
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grant County, OR include Long Creek School and Dayville School.
How many public preschools are located in Grant County?
2 public preschools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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