For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Idabel, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK are Central Elementary School, Denison Public School and Idabel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idabel, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Idabel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Idabel, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Southeast F Avenue
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Gr: 2-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Denison Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 East Washington
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Idabel Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Northeast Avenue D
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1212 East Tyler Drive
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Gr: PK-1 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Idabel, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3 Ne 7th St
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-2347
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-2347
Gr: PK-K | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK include Central Elementary School, Denison Public School and Idabel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Idabel?
4 public elementary schools are located in Idabel.
What is the racial composition of students in Idabel?
Idabel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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