Oklahoma is the #22 largest school system in the United States, serving 701,586 students across the 1,783 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 227 private schools, serving 41,534 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Oklahoma is 26%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 28%.
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma are Clegern Elementary School, Schwartz 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 55%, with the majority being Hispanic or American Indian and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(OK) School Average
American Indian
11%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
20%
Black
8%
White
45%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
13%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Oklahoma (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clegern Elementary School
Magnet 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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Schwartz Elementary School
Magnet 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
12001 Se 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Rank: #33.
Sadler Arts Academy
Magnet School
(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
Magnet 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 Elementary School
Magnet 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: #66.
South Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(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 Elementary School
Magnet School
(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 Elementary School
Magnet School
(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
Magnet 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 Elementary School
Magnet 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
Best Oklahoma Public Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma include Clegern Elementary School, Schwartz Elementary School, and Sadler Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in Oklahoma?
1,783 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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Minority enrollment in Oklahoma is 55%, with the majority being Hispanic or American Indian.
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, Norman High School vs. Norman North High School, Lomega Elementary School vs. Dover Elementary School
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