For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 903 students in 73116, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK are Nichols Hills Elementary School and Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 73116 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 73116, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 73116, OK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nichols Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West Wilshire Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 587-2583
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 587-2583
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
73116, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Independence Charter Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3000
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK include Nichols Hills Elementary School and Harding Charter Preparatory Middle School At Independence.
How many public elementary schools are located in 73116?
2 public elementary schools are located in 73116.
What is the racial composition of students in 73116?
73116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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