For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 1,796 students in Okfuskee County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Okfuskee County, OK are Paden High School, Okemah High School and Spence Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okfuskee County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Okfuskee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Okfuskee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paden High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 W 10th
Paden, OK 74860
(405) 932-5053
Paden, OK 74860
(405) 932-5053
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Okemah High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Spence Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 E 6th St
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2346
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2346
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Mason High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374006 E 1000 Road
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0107
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0107
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Paden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 10th
Paden, OK 74860
(405) 932-5053
Paden, OK 74860
(405) 932-5053
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Weleetka High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E 6th St
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2203
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2203
Gr: 10-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Weleetka Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E 6th St
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2203
Weleetka, OK 74880
(405) 786-2203
Gr: 7-9 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Okfuskee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 248
Boley, OK 74829
(918) 667-3324
Boley, OK 74829
(918) 667-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Okfuskee County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Okfuskee County, OK include Paden High School, Okemah High School and Spence Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Okfuskee County?
13 public schools are located in Okfuskee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Okfuskee County?
Okfuskee County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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