For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,485 students in 74701, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 151 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 74701, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 74701, OK are Washington Irving Elementary School, Northwest Heights Elementary School and Durant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74701, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74701, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 West Locust Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Gr: K-4 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1715 W University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Gr: K-4 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Durant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
950 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,005 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Silo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Durant Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 Waco Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Gr: 5-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Silo High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Durant Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Gr: 7-8 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Robert E Lee Early Childhood
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
824 West Louisiana Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Gr: PK | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Silo Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23072 U S Highway 70
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-9601
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-9601
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Gr: K-4 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
74701, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
122 W Bourne St
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74701, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74701, OK include Washington Irving Elementary School, Northwest Heights Elementary School and Durant High School.
How many public schools are located in 74701?
12 public schools are located in 74701.
What percentage of students in 74701 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 74701 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74701?
74701 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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