The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Oklahoma City for 2026 are Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr (8.8/10), Santa Fe South Spero ES (8.1/10), and Fisher ES (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 79 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Oklahoma City's elementary school landscape spans 81 ranked schools, giving families a wide field to compare. The average composite score sits at 6.3/10, but a meaningful tier of strong performers sits well above that mark — 27 schools, roughly a third of the total, score 7 or higher. Santa Fe South Spero ES leads the metro at 8.8/10, followed by Emerson Alternative Ed., Council Grove ES, KIPP OKC College Prep, and Hawthorne ES rounding out the top five. The table below lets you sort by overall score, test performance, and other key metrics so you can cut through the averages and focus on what matters for your child. Whether you're weighing neighborhood schools against charter options or comparing specific grade-level results, the data is here to make that easier. Start with the top-rated schools or filter by your area to narrow the list.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.8
- 28.1
- 38.1
- 48.0
- 57.9
- 67.8
- 77.7
- 87.7
- 97.6
- 107.4
All 79 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 79
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Kirkland Early Childhood CtrPutnam Citystudents 229student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades Pre-K–2nd
- 2Santa Fe South Spero EScharterSanta Fe South (charter)students 473student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Fisher ESMoorestudents 381student-teacher ratio 15.2:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 4Hupfeld Acad./western VillagecharterHupfeld/w Village (charter)students 292student-teacher ratio 13.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Emerson Alternative Ed. (es)Oklahoma Citystudents 42student-teacher ratio 6.0:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Arthur ESOklahoma Citystudents 405student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 7Kaiser ESOklahoma Citystudents 507student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 8Wilson ESOklahoma Citystudents 398student-teacher ratio 14.7:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 9Eugene Field ESOklahoma Citystudents 376student-teacher ratio 15.0:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 10Kipp Okc College PrepcharterKipp Reach Coll (charter)students 454student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 11Western GatewaycharterWestern Gateway (charter)students 277student-teacher ratio 18.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 12Santa Fe South Penn EScharterSanta Fe South (charter)students 382student-teacher ratio 21.2:1grades 2nd–5th
- 13Pleasant Hill Ec CtrMidwest City-Del Citystudents 151student-teacher ratio 18.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Van Buren ESOklahoma Citystudents 342student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 15Sooner ESMoorestudents 451student-teacher ratio 15.6:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 16Tinker ESMidwest City-Del Citystudents 378student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17Harvest Hills ESPutnam Citystudents 408student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 18Kingsgate ESMoorestudents 414student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 19Ralph Downs ESPutnam Citystudents 409student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Red Oak ESMoorestudents 491student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades Pre-K–6th
- 21Coolidge ESOklahoma Citystudents 541student-teacher ratio 15.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 22Greenvale ESWestern Heightsstudents 228student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 23Buchanan ESOklahoma Citystudents 480student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 24Mark Twain ESOklahoma Citystudents 284student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 25Adams ESOklahoma Citystudents 387student-teacher ratio 13.8:1grades Pre-K–4th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Oklahoma education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Oklahoma. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Putnam City
229 students · 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–2nd
Top 1% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 8.8
- Environment
- 6.8
- 2
Santa Fe South Spero ES
Santa Fe South (charter)
473 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 5% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 7.5
- Environment
- 7.2
- 3
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 7.4
- Environment
- 7.0
- 4
Hupfeld Acad./western Village
Hupfeld/w Village (charter)
292 students · 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 7% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 9.1
- Growth
- 7.0
- Environment
- 8.9
- 5
Emerson Alternative Ed. (es)
Oklahoma City
42 students · 6.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 9% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 5.2
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 9.4
- 6
Arthur ES
Oklahoma City
405 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th
Top 10% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 8.9
- Growth
- 7.2
- Environment
- 7.4
- 7
Kaiser ES
Oklahoma City
507 students · 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th
Top 11% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 7.6
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 6.8
- 8
Wilson ES
Oklahoma City
398 students · 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th
Top 11% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 6.3
- Environment
- 8.2
- 9
Eugene Field ES
Oklahoma City
376 students · 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–4th
Top 13% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 8.3
- Growth
- 7.7
- Environment
- 6.4
- 10
Kipp Okc College Prep
Kipp Reach Coll (charter)
454 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 16% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 6.5
- Growth
- 7.9
- Environment
- 7.6
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr is the top-rated elementary school in Oklahoma City with a composite score of 8.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City has 96 elementary schools, including 12 charter schools. Of these, 93 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Oklahoma City?
Among 93 Oklahoma City elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.0/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Oklahoma).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Oklahoma, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Oklahoma, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Oklahoma City elementary school rankings?
Oklahoma City has 12 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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