For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,626 students in Mcalester, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 282 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mcalester, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mcalester, OK are Frink-chambers Public School, Parker Intermediate Center and Will Rogers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcalester, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Mcalester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mcalester, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Parker Intermediate Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Gr: 5-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Gr: K-2 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Tannehill Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 East South St
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Mcalester, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Gr: 1-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: 1-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Gr: PK-K | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Gr: 7-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Gr: K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Gr: K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcalester, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcalester, OK include Frink-chambers Public School, Parker Intermediate Center and Will Rogers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcalester?
9 public schools are located in Mcalester.
What percentage of students in Mcalester go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mcalester are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester?
Mcalester public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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