For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 730 students in Ellis County, OK. Ellis County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK are Arnett High School, Arnett Elementary School and Shattuck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ellis County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnett High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 E Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 W Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Shattuck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 East 3rd Street
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Fargo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Fargo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Shattuck High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 South Hickory
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK include Arnett High School, Arnett Elementary School and Shattuck Elementary School. Ellis County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma.
How many public schools are located in Ellis County?
6 public schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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