For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,929 students in Elk City, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Elk City, OK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-3
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Elk City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #44.
Elk City Ies
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Grades: 4-6
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Elk City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Grades: 7-8
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Merritt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Grades: 3-4
| 326 students
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Grades: 1-2
| 271 students
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-K
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City High School.
How many public schools are located in Elk City?
6 public schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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