For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 9,767 students in Washington County, OK (there are 3 private schools, serving 557 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Washington County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OK are Copan High School, Wayside Elementary School and Bartlesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copan High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
527 Hornet Lane
Copan, OK 74022
(918) 532-4344
Copan, OK 74022
(918) 532-4344
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Wayside Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Wayside Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-8000
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Bartlesville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 Hillcrest Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-3311
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 1,783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Ranch Heights Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5100 David Lane
Bartlesville, OK 74005
(918) 333-3810
Bartlesville, OK 74005
(918) 333-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Northeast Spruce
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 335-1177
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 335-1177
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Dewey Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Bulldogger Road
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-3800
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 Southeast Madison
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-9337
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-9337
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Richard Kane Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 East 13th Street
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 337-3711
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 337-3711
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Se Delaware
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 336-9302
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 336-9302
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Caney Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
696 Wyandotte Ave
Ramona, OK 74061
(918) 536-3425
Ramona, OK 74061
(918) 536-3425
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Dewey High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Bulldogger Road
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-0933
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-0933
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Osage Hills Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Country Road 2706
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-6804
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-6804
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Baylor Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-4444
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-4444
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Dewey Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Bulldogger Road
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-0111
Dewey, OK 74029
(918) 534-0111
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Caney Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Main
Ochelata, OK 74051
(918) 535-2205
Ochelata, OK 74051
(918) 535-2205
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Jane Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 South Rogers Avenue
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-9479
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-9479
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Oklahoma Connections Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Nowata Pl
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 200-9359
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 200-9359
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1818.
Caney Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
696 Wyandotte Ave
Ramona, OK 74061
(918) 536-2705
Ramona, OK 74061
(918) 536-2705
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Copan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
527 Hornet Lane
Copan, OK 74022
(918) 532-4344
Copan, OK 74022
(918) 532-4344
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1700 Hillcrest Dr
Bartlesville, OK 74005
(918) 336-3311
Bartlesville, OK 74005
(918) 336-3311
5900 Baylor Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-4444
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 333-4444
Gr: 9-10 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Forrest Park Rd
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-4655
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 336-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
4620 Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 336-4544
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 336-4544
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, OK include Copan High School, Wayside Elementary School and Bartlesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
21 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Dewey Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Madison Middle School, Madison Middle School vs. Central Middle School
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