For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,269 students in Ardmore, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ardmore, OK are Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview Middle School and Dickson Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ardmore, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ardmore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Ardmore, OK (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Gr: 3-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Charles Evans Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1906 Harris
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2472
Gr: 1-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Stanley Sw
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2477
Gr: 3-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Gr: 5-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Ardmore, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ardmore, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ardmore, OK include Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview Middle School and Dickson Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ardmore?
9 public elementary schools are located in Ardmore.
What is the racial composition of students in Ardmore?
Ardmore 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 Ardmore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ardmore include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Dickson Middle School vs. Plainview Middle School
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