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Best 73521 Oklahoma Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,066 students in 73521, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,141 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 73521, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 73521, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Navajo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73521 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 73521, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best 73521, OK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Navajo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Navajo Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Gr: PK-K | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Altus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Altus Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Gr: 7-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 73521, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 73521, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Navajo High School.
How many public schools are located in 73521?
10 public schools are located in 73521.
What percentage of students in 73521 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 73521 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 73521?
73521 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

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