For the 2025 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 11,574 students in Oklahoma.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Oklahoma are Sadler Arts Academy, Cleora Public School and Pioneer Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 24% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Oklahoma (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sadler Arts Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Altamont
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Cleora Public School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Public School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3686 State Highway 92
Chickasha, OK 73018
(405) 224-2700
Chickasha, OK 73018
(405) 224-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Brink Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11420 South Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4540
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
(405) 735-4540
Grades: 7-8
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
Reydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 4th Ave
Reydon, OK 73660
(580) 303-7120
Reydon, OK 73660
(580) 303-7120
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4202 West Carrier Road
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 234-0234
Enid, OK 73703
(580) 234-0234
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #77.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1012 5th Ave
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2950
Warner, OK 74469
(918) 463-2950
Grades: PK-8
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 N Freehome
Calumet, OK 73014
(405) 893-2222
Calumet, OK 73014
(405) 893-2222
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #99.
Deer Creek Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2601 North West 234 Th Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-4830
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-4830
Grades: 7-8
| 1,224 students
Rank: #1010.
John W Rex Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View-gotebo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 S 1st St
Mountain View, OK 73062
(580) 347-2214
Mountain View, OK 73062
(580) 347-2214
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Rank: #1212.
Cheyenne Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1271 West Covell Road
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 330-7380
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 330-7380
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1313.
Elgin Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
712 J St
Elgin, OK 73538
(580) 492-3655
Elgin, OK 73538
(580) 492-3655
Grades: 5-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1414.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 East Oklahoma Place
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 925-1420
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 925-1420
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Belle Isle Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5904 North Villa Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 587-6600
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
(405) 587-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 472 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Muldrow Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 West Shawntel Smith Blvd
Muldrow, OK 74948
(918) 427-5421
Muldrow, OK 74948
(918) 427-5421
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1717.
Savanna Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9567 South Us Hwy 69
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1818.
Tupelo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: #1919.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 North Ponca Avenue
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 366-5948
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 366-5948
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2020.
Alva Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Flynn Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #2121.
Carnegie Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 West Wildcat Drive
Carnegie, OK 73015
(580) 654-1766
Carnegie, OK 73015
(580) 654-1766
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2222.
Pauls Valley Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 West Guy
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-1239
Grades: 7-9
| 341 students
Rank: #2323.
Vian Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Hunter
Vian, OK 74962
(918) 773-8631
Vian, OK 74962
(918) 773-8631
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #2424.
West Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 735-4620
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
(405) 735-4620
Grades: 7-8
| 614 students
Rank: #2525.
Shawnee Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 North Union Street
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Shawnee, OK 74804
(405) 273-0403
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #2626.
Ardmore Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Veterans Blvd
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2475
Grades: 7-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Oklahoma?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Oklahoma include Sadler Arts Academy, Cleora Public School and Pioneer Public School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Oklahoma?
26 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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