For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 858 students in 74859, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK are Bearden Public School, Okemah Noble Center and Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 74859 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 74859, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 74859, OK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearden Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
372006 Hwy 48
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0156
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Okemah Noble Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: 4-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: PK-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
374006 E 1000 Road
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2218
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2218
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Okemah Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK include Bearden Public School, Okemah Noble Center and Oakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 74859?
5 public elementary schools are located in 74859.
What is the racial composition of students in 74859?
74859 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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