Best Elk City Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 939 students in Elk City, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Elk City, OK (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elk City, Oklahoma

Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elk City?
2 public middle schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

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