For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 10,725 students in Payne County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 233 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Payne County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Payne County, OK are Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Payne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Payne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 Kings Highway
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6370
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Sangre Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6360
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Stillwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1224 North Husband
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Grades: 10-12
| 1,317 students
Rank: #55.
Perkins-tryon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 E Kirk
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5741
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5741
Grades: PK-2
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Stillwater Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6430
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6430
Grades: 6-7
| 932 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Grove Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8409 East Ninth Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 352-2889
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 352-2889
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: #88.
Perkins-tryon Intermediate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1114 E Kirk
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5713
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5713
Grades: 3-5
| 324 students
Rank: #99.
Skyline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1402 East Sunrise
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6390
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1010.
Stillwater Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 North Skyline Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Grades: 8-9
| 884 students
Rank: #1111.
Yale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 North C Street
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2428
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #1212.
Perkins-tryon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1003 E Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ripley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Yale High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 East Chicago Avenue
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #1515.
Cushing High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #1616.
Cushing Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
316 North Steele
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Grades: 2-4
| 365 students
Rank: #1717.
Glencoe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1818.
Cushing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1311
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1311
Grades: 5-8
| 470 students
Rank: #1919.
Will Rogers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 North Washington
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6380
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #2020.
Ripley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4570
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4570
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #2121.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Drury
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6350
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #2222.
Glencoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2254
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2254
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2323.
Perkins-tryon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 W Kenworthy
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5715
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5715
Grades: 6-8
| 356 students
Rank: #2424.
Yale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 East Chicago
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cushing Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Grades: K-1
| 249 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cushing Pre-kindergarten School
Magnet School
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Payne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 North Linwood Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
610 South Noble Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Payne County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Payne County, OK include Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Payne County?
26 public schools are located in Payne County.
What percentage of students in Payne County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Payne County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payne County?
Payne County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Payne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Payne County include: Stillwater High School vs. Perkins-tryon High School, Perkins-tryon High School vs. Stillwater High School, Cushing High School vs. Perkins-tryon High School
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