For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,215 students in 73401, OK (there are 5 private schools, serving 350 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 73401, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 73401, OK are Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview High School and Plainview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73401 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73401, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73401, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Plainview High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Grades: 3-5
| 290 students
Rank: #55.
Dickson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Grades: 5-6
| 360 students
Rank: #77.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
73401, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East St N.w.
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 73401, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 73401, OK include Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview High School and Plainview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 73401?
9 public schools are located in 73401.
What percentage of students in 73401 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 73401 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 73401?
73401 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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