For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 548 students in Nowata, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nowata, OK are Nowata Elementary School and Nowata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nowata have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nowata, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nowata, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nowata, OK include Nowata Elementary School and Nowata Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nowata?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nowata.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata?
Nowata public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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