Oklahoma is the #22 largest school system in the United States, serving 696,937 students across the 1,794 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 221 private schools, serving 38,944 students). 95% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Oklahoma is 25%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 27%.
The top ranked public schools in Oklahoma are Clegern Es, Schwartz Es and Sadler Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 54%, with the majority being Hispanic and American Indian and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(OK) School Average
American Indian
12%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
19%
Black
8%
White
46%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
12%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Oklahoma (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clegern Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
601 South Jackson Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2955
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2955
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Schwartz Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
12001 Se 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Rank: #33.
Sadler Arts Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
800 Altamont
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Rank: #44.
Mulhall-orlando High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
100 East Main
Orlando, OK 73073
(580) 455-2212
Orlando, OK 73073
(580) 455-2212
Rank: #55.
Richmond Es
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Rank: #66.
South Lake Es
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 58% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
12627 S Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4660
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4660
Rank: #77.
Wayland Bonds Es
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 68% (Top 1%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
14025 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4500
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4500
Rank: #88.
Cross Timbers Es
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4800 North Kelly Avenue
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 340-2200
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 340-2200
Rank: #99.
Cleora Public School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hydro-eakly Es
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
407 East Seventh Street
Hydro, OK 73048
(405) 663-2246
Hydro, OK 73048
(405) 663-2246
Best Oklahoma Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oklahoma?
How many public schools are located in Oklahoma?
1,794 public schools are located in Oklahoma.
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Minority enrollment in Oklahoma is 54% (Hispanic and American Indian)
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