For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 354 students in Talihina, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK are Talihina Elementary School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talihina, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talihina have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Talihina, OK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK include Talihina Elementary School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talihina?
2 public elementary schools are located in Talihina.
What is the racial composition of students in Talihina?
Talihina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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