For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,523 students in Custer County, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK are Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Daniel Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Gr: 2-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Gr: 5-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Gr: 2-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Gr: PK-1 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Proctor
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Gr: 5-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK include Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custer County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Custer County include: Washington Elementary School vs. Arapaho-butler Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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