Oklahoma is the #22 largest school system in the United States, serving 721,016 students across the 1,794 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are 218 private schools, serving 41,266 students). 95% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Oklahoma is 25%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 27%.
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma are Clegern Elementary School, Schwartz Elementary School, and Sadler Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 56%, with the majority being Hispanic or American Indian and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Oklahoma (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clegern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
601 South Jackson Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2955
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2955
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Schwartz Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
12001 Se 104th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Oklahoma City, OK 73165
(405) 794-4703
Rank: #33.
Sadler Arts Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
800 Altamont
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Rank: #44.
Mulhall-orlando High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
100 East Main
Orlando, OK 73073
(580) 455-2212
Orlando, OK 73073
(580) 455-2212
Rank: #55.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Rank: #66.
South Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 58% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
12627 S Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4660
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4660
Rank: #77.
Wayland Bonds Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 68% (Top 1%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
14025 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4500
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4500
Rank: #88.
Cross Timbers Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4800 North Kelly Avenue
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 340-2200
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 340-2200
Rank: #99.
Cleora Public School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 65-69% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hydro-eakly Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
407 East Seventh Street
Hydro, OK 73048
(405) 663-2246
Hydro, OK 73048
(405) 663-2246
Overview
This State (OK)
# Schools
1,794 Schools
# Students
721,016 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
43,565 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (OK)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
# American Indian Students
78,002 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
# Asian Students
16,351 Students
% Asian Students
2%
# Hispanic Students
146,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
# Black Students
57,572 Students
% Black Students
8%
# White Students
320,142 Students
% White Students
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3,156 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
# Two or more races Students
98,894 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (OK)
Total Revenue (22-23)
$7,919 MM
Spending (22-23)
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student (22-23)
$10,983
Spending / Student (22-23)
$10,957
Best Oklahoma Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma include Clegern Elementary School, Schwartz Elementary School, and Sadler Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in Oklahoma?
1,794 public schools are located in Oklahoma.
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Minority enrollment in Oklahoma is 56%, with the majority being Hispanic or American Indian.
Which public schools in Oklahoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oklahoma include: Nicoma Park Middle School vs. Choctaw Middle School, Norman High School vs. Norman North High School, Lomega Elementary School vs. Dover Elementary School
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