For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,967 students in Altus, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Altus, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altus, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Altus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Altus, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Altus, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Altus, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Altus, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Altus?
5 public elementary schools are located in Altus.
What is the racial composition of students in Altus?
Altus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Altus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Altus include: Altus Intermediate School vs. Navajo Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School vs. Altus Intermediate School, Altus Elementary School vs. Rivers Elementary School
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