For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,432 students in Bethany, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 257 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bethany, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bethany, OK are Earl Harris Elementary School, Bethany Middle School and Bethany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethany, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bethany, OK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4311 N Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6673
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6673
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Bethany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4312 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-3240
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Bethany High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6370
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6370
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8221 Northwest 30th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7068
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7068
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Western Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7210 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-1711
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-1711
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #66.
Apollo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Peniel Avenue
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-6636
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-6636
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #77.
Western Oaks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Northwest 23rd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-4434
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #88.
Overholser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Northwest 36th Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7913
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-7913
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #99.
Children's Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6721 Northwest 42nd Street
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 499-4611
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 499-4611
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Bethany, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7908 Nw 23rd St
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 495-8838
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 495-8838
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethany, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Bethany, OK include Earl Harris Elementary School, Bethany Middle School and Bethany High School.
How many public schools are located in Bethany?
9 public schools are located in Bethany.
What percentage of students in Bethany go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bethany are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?
Bethany public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Bethany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bethany include: Earl Harris Elementary School vs. Bethany High School
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