For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 757 students in Alva, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alva, OK are Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alva, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alva have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alva, OK (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 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 elementary schools in Alva, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alva, OK include Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alva?
4 public elementary schools are located in Alva.
What is the racial composition of students in Alva?
Alva public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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