For the 2026 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,210 students in Oklahoma.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma are John Rex Charter Elementary School and Harding Fine Arts High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Oklahoma public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 20% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public charter school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Oklahoma (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Rex Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Gr: PK-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Harding Fine Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 N Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma include John Rex Charter Elementary School and Harding Fine Arts High School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Oklahoma?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public charter schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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