Best Elementary Schools in Grants Pass, OR

The city of Grants Pass, Oregon is home to 11 elementary schools, a mix of public and public charter schools serving grades K-5 or K-8. While the schools share a common geographic area, the data reveals significant disparities in their academic performance and student demographics.

The standout schools in the Grants Pass area are Fruitdale Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, and Redwood Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong test scores and relatively low student-teacher ratios. In contrast, schools like Ft Vannoy Elementary School and Woodland Charter School struggle, with much lower test scores and rankings.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, with schools serving a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores and rankings. Additionally, the wide range in spending per student, from $6,731 to $18,526, raises questions about the relationship between funding and educational outcomes in the Grants Pass School District 7 and the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.