For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in Elk City, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Ies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Elk City, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary 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
(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
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Elk City Ies
(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
| 443 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 elementary schools in Elk City, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Ies.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% 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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