For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,033 students in 73717, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 73717, OK are Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73717 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73717, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73717, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Grades: 2-3
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1540 Davis Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Grades: 4-5
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Alva High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 14th Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Alva Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Flynn Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Grades: PK-1
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 73717, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 73717, OK include Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School.
How many public schools are located in 73717?
5 public schools are located in 73717.
What is the racial composition of students in 73717?
73717 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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