For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,967 students in 73521, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 73521 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 73521, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73521, OK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Grades: 5-6
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Grades: 1-2
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Grades: 3-4
| 399 students
73521, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 73521?
5 public elementary schools are located in 73521.
What is the racial composition of students in 73521?
73521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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