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Best 74701 Oklahoma Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,455 students in 74701, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 74701, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 74701, OK are Washington Irving Elementary School, Northwest Heights Elementary School and Durant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74701 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 74701, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best 74701, OK Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
812 West Locust Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3805
Gr: K-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1715 W University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-5595
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Durant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
950 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Silo Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Durant Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1314 Waco Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1397
Gr: 5-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Silo High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Durant Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
802 West Walnut Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1321
Gr: 7-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Robert E Lee Early Childhood
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
824 West Louisiana Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-3628
Gr: PK | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Silo Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23072 U S Highway 70
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-9601
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
George Washington Elementary School
400 Gerlach Drive
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 916-7200
Gr: K-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Silo Early Childhood Center
122 West Bourne Street
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-7001
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 74701, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 74701, OK include Washington Irving Elementary School, Northwest Heights Elementary School and Durant High School.
How many public schools are located in 74701?
12 public schools are located in 74701.
What percentage of students in 74701 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 74701 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74701?
74701 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

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