Best First Courthouse Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,516 students in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in First Courthouse are Jefferson Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Dimensions Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman, OK (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 North Cockrel Avenue
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 366-5889
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 North Ponca Avenue
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 366-5948
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Dimensions Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
809 N Findlay
Norman, OK 73071
(405) 579-1880
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman, OK include Jefferson Elementary School, Longfellow Middle School and Dimensions Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman?
the neighborhood of First Courthouse, Norman public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

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