For the 2026 school year, there are 8 alternative public schools serving 558 students in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Oklahoma are Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es), Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th and Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Alternative Public Schools in Oklahoma (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 S Broadway
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 9th St
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Hs)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Oya Charter Manitou 6th-8th
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
300 S Broadway
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Manitou, OK 73555
(580) 397-3511
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Oya Charter Tecumseh 6th-8th
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 S 9th St
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked alternative public schools in Oklahoma include Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es), Oya Charter Manitou 9th-12th and Oya Charter Tecumseh 9th-12th.
How many alternative public schools are located in Oklahoma?
8 alternative public schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma alternative public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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