Top 10 Best Pittsburg County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 7,293 students in Pittsburg County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 312 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburg County, OK are Pittsburg High School, Will Rogers Es and Emerson Es. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 25% statewide average). Schools in Pittsburg County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Pittsburg County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsburg High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 West Grand
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Will Rogers Es
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Grades: 1-4
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Es
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: 1-4
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Edmond Doyle Es
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Grades: 1-4
| 179 students
Rank: #55.
Frink-chambers Public School
Math: 34% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Parker Intermediate Center
Math: 31% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Grades: 5-6
| 379 students
Rank: #77.
Puterbaugh MiddleSchool
Math: 30% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 7-8
| 434 students
Rank: #88.
Indianola High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 South Hwy 113
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #99.
Savanna High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9567 South Us Hwy 69
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #1010.
Mcalester High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Grades: 9-12
| 924 students
Rank: #1111.
Savanna Es
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9567 South Us Hwy 69
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Grades: PK-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1212.
Canadian Es
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Belt Street
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-7253
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Crowder Es
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Bond Street
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kiowa Es
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
406 E 8th Street
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5822
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Canadian High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Belt Street
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-2705
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Crowder High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Bond Street
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #1717.
Krebs Public School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 Southwest Fifth Street
Krebs, OK 74554
(918) 426-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 477 students
Rank: #1818.
Kiowa High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 E 8th Street
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5641
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1919.
Indianola Es
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 South Hwy 113
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Haileyville High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3rd & Riley Street
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Quinton High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 N J Street
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3309
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #2222.
Haywood Public School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Grades: PK-8
| 110 students
Rank: #2323.
Tannehill Public School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hartshorne Es
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Arapahoe Street
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2345
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pittsburg Es
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Grand
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Grades: PK-8
| 116 students
Rank: #2626.
Haileyville Es
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3rd & Riley Street
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #2727.
Hartshorne High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 South Fifth Street
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2536
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #2828.
Quinton Es
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 N J Street
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3313
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #2929.
Hartshorne MiddleSchool
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 South Fifth Street
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2433
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Ec Center
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Grades: PK
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jones Academy
909 Jones Academy Rd
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(888) 767-2518
Grades: 1-6
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
William Gay Ec Center
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Grades: K
| 196 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pittsburg County, OK

Pittsburg County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1 Belt St
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-7251
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Hcr 74 1025
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2518
Grades: 1-6
| 54 students
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Grades: K
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Pittsburg County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Pittsburg County, OK include Pittsburg High School, Will Rogers Es and Emerson Es.
How many public schools are located in Pittsburg County, OK?
32 public schools are located in Pittsburg County, OK.
What percentage of students in Pittsburg County, OK go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg County, OK?
Pittsburg County, OK public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

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