For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,649 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 95%).
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 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Mcalester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Mcalester, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Intermediate Center
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Grades: 5-6
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: K-2
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: PK
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 East South St
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 3-4
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Grades: 7-8
| 413 students
Mcalester, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Grades: 1-4
| 168 students
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: 1-4
| 217 students
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Grades: PK
| 168 students
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 7-8
| 439 students
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Grades: K
| 124 students
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Grades: K
| 186 students
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 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester?
Mcalester public schools minority enrollment is 54% 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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