Oklahoma is the #22 largest school system in the United States, serving 697,407 students across the 1,782 public schools for the 2026-27 school year (there are 217 private schools, serving 40,958 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend 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 28%.
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma are Schwartz Elementary School, Clegern Elementary School, and Sadler Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 57%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Oklahoma (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Schwartz Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (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: #22.
Clegern Elementary School
(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: #33.
Sadler Arts Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70% (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.
Richmond Elementary School
(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: #55.
Wayland Bonds Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 74% (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: #6 - 86. - 8.
Bixby North Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
7101 East 121st Street
Bixby, OK 74008
(918) 366-2690
Bixby, OK 74008
(918) 366-2690
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Hydro-eakly Elementary School
(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
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 71% (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: #99.
Cross Timbers Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 69% (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: #1010.
Russell Dougherty Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
19 North Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2985
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2985
Overview
This State (OK)
US
# Schools
1,782 Schools
100,274 Schools
# Students
697,407 Students
49,273,234 Students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
# Teachers
43,115 Teachers
3,176,846 Teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (OK)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Graduation Rate
81.2%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# American Indian Students
74,760 Students
465,607 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Asian Students
16,471 Students
2,805,284 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hispanic Students
148,597 Students
14,933,108 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
30%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Black Students
54,103 Students
7,261,526 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# White Students
302,767 Students
20,989,144 Students
% White Students
43%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
# Hawaiian Students
3,117 Students
196,826 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97,415 Students
2,585,770 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (OK)
Statewide Total Revenue
$9,102 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Statewide Total Spending
$8,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,052
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,704
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Oklahoma Public Schools by County (2026-27)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma include Schwartz Elementary School, Clegern Elementary School, and Sadler Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in Oklahoma?
1,782 public schools are located in Oklahoma.
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Minority enrollment in Oklahoma is 57%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Oklahoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oklahoma include: Nicoma Park Middle School vs. Choctaw Middle School, Merritt High School vs. Elk City High School, Burns Flat-dill City High School vs. Cordell High School
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