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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Oklahoma County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 217 public schools serving 181,289 students in Oklahoma County, OK (there are 55 private schools, serving 12,560 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma County, OK are Clegern Elementary School, Cross Timbers Elementary School and Russell Dougherty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Oklahoma County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oklahoma County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clegern Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
601 South Jackson Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2955
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Cross Timbers Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4800 North Kelly Avenue
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 340-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Russell Dougherty Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
19 North Boulevard
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2985
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Public School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 E Hefner Road
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 771-3373
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Chisholm Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2300 Southeast 33rd Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15400 North Rockwell
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-0530
Gr: PK-3 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4400 North Coltrane
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2275
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Vale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
22522 North Pennsylvania Avenu
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 359-3170
Gr: PK-3 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Memorial High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 East 15th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
North High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
215 West Danforth Road
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2875
Gr: 9-12 | 2,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Earl Harris Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4311 N Asbury
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6673
Gr: PK-5 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
L. W. Westfall Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13239 Northeast 10th Street
Choctaw, OK 73020
(405) 390-6990
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Deer Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4704 North West 164th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 348-9100
Gr: PK-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
John Ross Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Thomas Drive
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Redbud Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3800 N Douglas Blvd
Arcadia, OK 73007
(405) 340-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 E Sorghum Mill Rd
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Rose Union Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5100 Northwest 220th Street
Edmond, OK 73025
(405) 359-3188
Gr: PK-3 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1919.
Deer Creek High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6101 Northwest 206th Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-5720
Gr: 9-12 | 2,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Classen High School Of Advanced Studies
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 North Ellison Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 587-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Choctaw Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14663 Northeast Third Street
Choctaw, OK 73020
(405) 390-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Grove Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Northwest 192nd Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 359-3195
Gr: PK-3 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Frontier Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4901 Explorer Dr
Edmond, OK 73003
(405) 340-2211
Gr: PK-5 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 Northwest 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(405) 587-7100
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Deer Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21175 North Macarthur
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-4830
Gr: 6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 West 15th Street
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 340-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 2,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Bethany Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4312 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
West Field Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17601 North Pennsylvania
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 340-2285
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Bethany High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 N Mueller
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 789-6370
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Deer Creek Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 North West 234 Th Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 348-4830
Gr: 7-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Washington Irving Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18101 North Western Avenue
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 340-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3232.
Classen Middle School Of Advanced Studies
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 North Ellison Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405) 587-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3333.
Dennis Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11800 James L Dennis Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
(405) 722-6510
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
4th And 5th Grade Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4653 N W 206th Street
Edmond, OK 73012
(405) 531-9328
Gr: 4-5 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3535.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 East Wayne Street
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 340-2975
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma County, OK include Clegern Elementary School, Cross Timbers Elementary School and Russell Dougherty Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oklahoma County?
228 public schools are located in Oklahoma County.
What percentage of students in Oklahoma County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma County?
Oklahoma County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oklahoma County are often viewed compared to one another?

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