For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,941 students in 74601, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 350 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 74601, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK are Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 74601, OK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 74601, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2617 North Union
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ponca City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,498 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 East Highland Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Ponca City West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Gr: 6-7 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Liberty
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 8th Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Ponca City East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 East Grand
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Gr: 8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Gr: PK | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK include Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 74601?
9 public schools are located in 74601.
What percentage of students in 74601 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 74601 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74601?
74601 public schools minority enrollment is 50% 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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