For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,537 students in 73086, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 57 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 73086, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 73086, OK are Sulphur High School, Sulphur Middle School and Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73086 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73086, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73086, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Grades: 3-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Oklahoma School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students
73086, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Oklahoma School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
1019 West 9th Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Grades: 7-8
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 73086, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 73086, OK include Sulphur High School, Sulphur Middle School and Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 73086?
5 public schools are located in 73086.
What percentage of students in 73086 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 73086 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 73086?
73086 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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