For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Velma, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Velma, OK are Velma-alma Elementary School and Velma-alma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Velma, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Velma have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Velma, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Velma, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Velma, OK include Velma-alma Elementary School and Velma-alma Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Velma?
2 public elementary schools are located in Velma.
What is the racial composition of students in Velma?
Velma public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.