For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,499 students in Pawnee County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, OK are Cleveland Intermediate Elementary School, Jennings Public School and Pawnee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Pawnee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleveland Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 North Swan Drive
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Jennings Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 North Oak Street
Jennings, OK 74038
(918) 757-2536
Jennings, OK 74038
(918) 757-2536
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pawnee High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Denver Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3676
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3676
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 North Gilbert Ave
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Pawnee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 Forest Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3618
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3618
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
322 North Gilbert Ave
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Pawnee Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Denver Street
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3055
Pawnee, OK 74058
(918) 762-3055
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
300 North Gilbert Ave
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Pawnee County, OK include Cleveland Intermediate Elementary School, Jennings Public School and Pawnee High School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee County?
8 public schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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