For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,682 students in Ottawa County, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK are Cleora Public School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Fairland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Ottawa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cleora Public School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
129 G Street Northeast
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5576
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5576
Grades: 1-3
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3224
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3224
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1930 B Street Northeast
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3394
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3394
Grades: 1-3
| 246 students
Rank: #55.
Commerce High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Doug Furnas Blvd
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4343
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2299
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2299
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #77.
Turkey Ford Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23900 South 670 Road
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 786-4902
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 786-4902
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
Rank: #88.
Nichols Upper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 14th Nw
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3309
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3309
Grades: 4-6
| 469 students
Rank: #99.
Quapaw High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2474
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairland High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #1212.
Miami High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 East Central Avenue
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-4421
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-4421
Grades: 10-12
| 457 students
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 G Street Northwest
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8419
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8419
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #1515.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Main
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8304
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8304
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #1616.
Quapaw Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2496
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2496
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #1717.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Commerce St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4101
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4101
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 6th St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4336
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wyandotte Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2020.
Quapaw Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2236
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2236
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2121.
Miami Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 East Central
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5588
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5588
Grades: 7-9
| 442 students
Rank: #2222.
Afton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 S Main
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8305
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8305
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Ottawa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
319 A St Sw
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-1377
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-1377
Grades: PK-K
| 188 students
715 West A Street
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1783
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1783
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
715 West A Street
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1714
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1714
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Po Box 280
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1713
Picher, OK 74360
(918) 673-1713
Grades: 7
| 75 students
2116 Rockdale Boulevard
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-6697
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-6697
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
504 Goodrich Boulevard
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5588
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5588
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK include Cleora Public School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Fairland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa County?
22 public schools are located in Ottawa County.
What percentage of students in Ottawa County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ottawa County include: Wyandotte Elementary School vs. Fairland Elementary School, Quapaw High School vs. Miami High School, Wilson Elementary School vs. Fairland Elementary School
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