Public schools in Grants Pass, OR
21 open public schools with an address in Grants Pass, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,317
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Grants Pass public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Grants Pass, OR: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,317 students, an average of 416 per school. The largest campus is Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), and the largest elementary school is Redwood Elementary School (443).
Grants Pass SD 7 operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Grants Pass campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Grants Pass
Elementary schools in Grants Pass
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Dale Elementary School Grants Pass SD 7 | KG–05 | 397 | 18:1 | |
| Applegate Valley Virtual Academy Three Rivers/Josephine County SD · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Fruitdale Elementary School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | KG–05 | 225 | 15:1 | |
| Ft Vannoy Elementary School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | KG–05 | 239 | 19.9:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Grants Pass SD 7 | PK–05 | 344 | 17.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Grants Pass SD 7 | KG–05 | 386 | 18.7:1 | |
| Madrona Elementary School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | KG–05 | 281 | 19.1:1 | |
| Manzanita Elementary School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | KG–05 | 342 | 17.1:1 | |
| Parkside Elementary Grants Pass SD 7 | KG–05 | 361 | 15.7:1 | |
| Redwood Elementary School Grants Pass SD 7 | KG–05 | 443 | 19.3:1 | |
| Riverside Elementary School Grants Pass SD 7 | KG–05 | 351 | 16.2:1 | |
| Woodland Charter School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD · Charter | KG–08 | 205 | 20.2:1 |
Middle schools in Grants Pass
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleming Middle School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | 06–08 | 381 | 22.4:1 | |
| Lincoln Savage Middle School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | 06–08 | 283 | 17.7:1 | |
| North Middle School Grants Pass SD 7 | 06–08 | 673 | 18.3:1 | |
| South Middle School Grants Pass SD 7 | 06–08 | 610 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in Grants Pass
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiola High School Grants Pass SD 7 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 158 | 19.8:1 | |
| Grants Pass High School Grants Pass SD 7 | 09–12 | 1,658 | 21.9:1 | |
| Hidden Valley High School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | 09–12 | 522 | 22.2:1 | |
| New Bridge High School ODE YCEP District | 06–12 | 34 | 6.5:1 | |
| North Valley High School Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | 09–12 | 424 | 22.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.2%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Grants Pass schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,317 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grants Pass
How many public schools are in Grants Pass, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Grants Pass: 12 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 8,317 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grants Pass?
Schools with an address in Grants Pass belong to 3 education agencies, led by Grants Pass SD 7 (10 schools), Three Rivers/Josephine County SD (10 schools), ODE YCEP District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Grants Pass?
Grants Pass High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grants Pass, with 1,658 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grants Pass?
Yes. 2 of the 21 public schools in Grants Pass are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Applegate Valley Virtual Academy, Woodland Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grants Pass schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grants Pass public schools is 18.9:1, higher than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Grants Pass guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities