For the 2026 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 28% 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 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawnee County (2026)
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 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
300 North Gilbert Ave
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Cleveland, OK 74020
(918) 358-2210
Gr: PK-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 57% (majority Hispanic).
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