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Best Craig County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,823 students in Craig County, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Craig County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Craig County, OK are Bluejacket High School, Vinita High School and Ewing Halsell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig 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 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Craig County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Craig County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluejacket High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2133
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Vinita High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 North Adair
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-6777
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ewing Halsell Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
226 North Miller
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-2402
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Welch High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Vinita Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Smith
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Bluejacket Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2266
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
White Oak Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27455 South 4340 Road
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Welch Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Bluejacket Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Craig County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Craig County, OK include Bluejacket High School, Vinita High School and Ewing Halsell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Craig County?
10 public schools are located in Craig County.
What percentage of students in Craig County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Craig County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Craig County?
Craig County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Craig County are often viewed compared to one another?

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