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Best Public Schools in 73401 (Ardmore, OK) (2026)

Best 73401 Oklahoma Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,193 students in 73401, OK (there are 5 private schools, serving 335 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 73401, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 73401, OK are Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview High School and Plainview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73401 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 73401, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best 73401, OK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6437
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Plainview High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5877
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Plainview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-6502
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Dickson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 226-0633
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Dickson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-1443
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Carter Street Se
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2474
Gr: 5-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Dickson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 73401, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 73401, OK include Plainview Intermediate Elementary School, Plainview High School and Plainview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 73401?
9 public schools are located in 73401.
What percentage of students in 73401 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 73401 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 73401?
73401 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

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