For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,511 students in Duncan, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, OK are Plato Elementary School, Empire Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duncan, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duncan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Duncan, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 W Plato Road
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6167
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6167
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2315 N Whisenant Drive
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6530
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-6530
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West Hickory
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-7146
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-7146
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Duncan Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Chisholm Trail Parkway
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 470-8106
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 470-8106
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Chestnut Avenue
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-8107
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-8107
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2204 West Oak Avenue
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1324
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1324
Grades: K-5
| 152 students
Rank: #88.
Empire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-7515
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Duncan, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Grades: 6
| 272 students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duncan, OK include Plato Elementary School, Empire Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duncan?
8 public elementary schools are located in Duncan.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncan?
Duncan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 Duncan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Duncan include: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
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