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Best Public Schools in Le Flore County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Le Flore County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 8,578 students in Le Flore County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Le Flore County, OK are Poteau Upper Elementary School, Whitesboro High School and Poteau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Le Flore County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Le Flore County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Le Flore County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poteau Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Gr: 2-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Whitesboro High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35069 St Hwy 63
Whitesboro, OK 74577
(918) 567-2624
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Poteau High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7716
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bokoshe High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
30201 Chickasaw Street
Bokoshe, OK 74930
(918) 969-2491
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cameron High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15920 Church St
Cameron, OK 74932
(918) 654-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Arkoma High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Blocker Street
Arkoma, OK 74901
(918) 875-3353
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21444 E N Railroad Street
Howe, OK 74940
(918) 658-3508
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Panama Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 North Missouri
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0406
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
7th And 8th Grade Academic Center
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7740
Gr: 7-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Spiro Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Broadway Street
Spiro, OK 74959
(918) 962-2413
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 Kentucky Ave
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0403
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Pocola Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2561
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Pansy Kidd Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
Gr: 5-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Leflore High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43172 South Booth Avenue
Leflore, OK 74942
(918) 753-2345
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Howe High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21444 E N Railroad Street
Howe, OK 74940
(918) 658-3368
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Pocola High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
603 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2042
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Bokoshe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
30201 Chickasaw Street
Bokoshe, OK 74930
(918) 969-2491
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Monroe Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3679 Boyd Street
Monroe, OK 74947
(918) 658-3516
Gr: PK-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Wister High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Logan Street
Wister, OK 74966
(918) 655-7276
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Spiro High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Broadway Street
Spiro, OK 74959
(918) 962-2493
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
Spiro Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 West Broadway Street
Spiro, OK 74959
(918) 962-2488
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15931 Church St
Cameron, OK 74932
(918) 654-3225
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Singleton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Cook St
Arkoma, OK 74901
(918) 875-3835
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Pocola Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
603 East Pryor Avenue
Pocola, OK 74902
(918) 436-2091
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
Shady Point Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22838 Wheelus
Shady Point, OK 74956
(918) 963-2595
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Panama High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 High School Drive
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0409
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Fanshawe Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 270
Fanshawe, OK 74935
(918) 659-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2828.
Heavener Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
East 4th And G Street
Heavener, OK 74937
(918) 653-4313
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2929.
Heavener High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
East 4th And G Street
Heavener, OK 74937
(918) 653-4307
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Wister Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Logan Street
Wister, OK 74966
(918) 655-7481
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Arkoma Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Blocker St
Arkoma, OK 74901
(918) 875-3353
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hodgen Public School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20520 School House Rd
Hodgen, OK 74939
(918) 653-4476
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leflore Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
43172 South Booth Avenue
Leflore, OK 74942
(918) 753-2345
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
Whitesboro Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
35069 St Hwy 63
Whitesboro, OK 74577
(918) 567-3016
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Poteau Primary Elementary School
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Gr: PK-1 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Le Flore County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Le Flore County, OK include Poteau Upper Elementary School, Whitesboro High School and Poteau High School.
How many public schools are located in Le Flore County?
34 public schools are located in Le Flore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Le Flore County?
Le Flore County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Le Flore County are often viewed compared to one another?

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