Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Ottawa County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ottawa County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,682 students in Ottawa County, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK are Cleora Public School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Fairland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ottawa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleora Public School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
451358 East 295 Road
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 256-6401
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
129 G Street Northeast
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5576
Gr: 1-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Fairland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3224
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1930 B Street Northeast
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3394
Gr: 1-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Commerce High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Doug Furnas Blvd
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Turkey Ford Public School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23900 South 670 Road
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 786-4902
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Fairland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Nichols Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
504 14th Nw
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-3309
Gr: 4-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2299
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 West Washington Avenue
Fairland, OK 74343
(918) 676-3246
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Afton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S Main
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8304
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 G Street Northwest
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-8419
Gr: PK-K | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Miami High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 East Central Avenue
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-4421
Gr: 10-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Quapaw High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2474
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Quapaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2236
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Commerce St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4101
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Wyandotte High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1818.
Quapaw Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 West First Street
Quapaw, OK 74363
(918) 674-2496
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 6th St
Commerce, OK 74339
(918) 675-4336
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wyandotte Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5 South 1st Street
Wyandotte, OK 74370
(918) 678-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Miami Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 East Central
Miami, OK 74354
(918) 542-5588
Gr: 7-9 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Afton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S Main
Afton, OK 74331
(918) 257-8305
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa County, OK include Cleora Public School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Fairland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa County?
22 public schools are located in Ottawa County.
What percentage of students in Ottawa County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Ottawa County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa County?
Ottawa County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ottawa County are often viewed compared to one another?

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (OK):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 Uniforms: The Pros and Cons
Uniforms: The Pros and Cons

More Articles

Public School Policies
About Public Schools
Evaluating Public Schools
Parenting and Learning Issues
Opinion