For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,578 students in Newcastle, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Newcastle, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Newcastle, OK are Newcastle Elementary School, Newcastle Middle School and Newcastle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newcastle, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Newcastle have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Newcastle, OK (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 Northwest 10th Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6474
Grades: 2-5
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 East Fox Lane
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-3139
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 North Main Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-4304
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-4304
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: n/an/a
Newcastle Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
251 N E 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Newcastle, OK 73065
(405) 387-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newcastle, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Newcastle, OK include Newcastle Elementary School, Newcastle Middle School and Newcastle High School.
How many public schools are located in Newcastle?
4 public schools are located in Newcastle.
What percentage of students in Newcastle go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Newcastle are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newcastle?
Newcastle public schools minority enrollment is 38% 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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