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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Payne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 10,629 students in Payne County, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 174 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Payne County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Payne County, OK are Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Payne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Payne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
502 Kings Highway
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Sangre Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Stillwater High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1224 North Husband
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6450
Gr: 10-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Stillwater Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6430
Gr: 6-7 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Yale High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 East Chicago Avenue
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Perkins-tryon High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1003 E Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5724
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Stillwater Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 North Skyline Street
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6420
Gr: 8-9 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Perkins-tryon Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1114 E Kirk
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5713
Gr: 3-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8409 East Ninth Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 352-2889
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1402 East Sunrise
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Cushing High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 East Walnut Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-6622
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Cushing Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
316 North Steele
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Gr: 2-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cushing Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
521 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1311
Gr: 5-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1211 North Washington
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1717.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 North C Street
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2428
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2254
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1919.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4570
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Glencoe High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Drury
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Perkins-tryon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
390 W Kenworthy
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5715
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2323.
Yale Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 East Chicago
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2434
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Cushing Lower Elementary School
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Gr: K-1 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Cushing Pre-kindergarten School
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Perkins-tryon Elementary School
1008 E Kirk
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5741
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Payne County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Payne County, OK include Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Payne County?
26 public schools are located in Payne County.
What percentage of students in Payne County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Payne County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Payne County?
Payne County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Payne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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