The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Tulsa for 2026 are Deborah Brown Community School (8.4/10), St Pius X School (8.3/10), and Andersen ES (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 78 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Tulsa's 67 ranked elementary schools span a wide range of performance, with an average composite score of 5.3 out of 10. Andersen ES leads the field at 8.8, followed closely by Mayo Demonstration ES at 8.5 and Dove Science Academy Tulsa at 8.3. Only four schools — just 6% of those ranked — clear the 7-out-of-10 threshold, making that upper tier genuinely competitive. The table below lets you sort by score, school type, and other key metrics to find the right fit for your child. Tulsa's elementary options include traditional district schools alongside charter and community-based programs, each with different strengths. Use the scores as a starting point, then dig into the individual school profiles for a fuller picture of what each campus offers.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 18.4
- 28.3
- 38.1
- 47.8
- 57.7
- 67.6
- 77.5
- 87.4
- 97.4
- 107.3
All 78 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 78
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Deborah Brown Community SchoolcharterDeborah Brown Charterstudents 207student-teacher ratio 29.6:1grades Pre-K–3rd
- 2St Pius X Schoolstudents 186student-teacher ratio 6.3:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 3Andersen ESUnionstudents 385student-teacher ratio 14.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 4Council Oak ESTulsastudents 509student-teacher ratio 18.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 5Darnaby ESUnionstudents 550student-teacher ratio 17.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6University Schoolstudents 165student-teacher ratio 6.1:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 7Marshall T. Moore ESUnionstudents 489student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Eliot ESTulsastudents 360student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 9St Catherine Schoolstudents 144student-teacher ratio 11.4:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 10Peary ESTulsastudents 268student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 11Undercroft Montessori Schoolstudents 173student-teacher ratio 6.9:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 12Carnegie ESTulsastudents 394student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 13Dove Science Academy TulsacharterDove Schools of Tulsa (charter)students 466student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Pre-K–8th
- 14Lanier ESTulsastudents 310student-teacher ratio 18.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Rosa Parks ESUnionstudents 651student-teacher ratio 17.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Ellen Ochoa ESUnionstudents 910student-teacher ratio 15.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 17College Bound Academy- Eastside CampuscharterCollege Bound(charter)students 518student-teacher ratio 18.5:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 18Lewis and Clark ESTulsastudents 423student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 19Peters ESUnionstudents 422student-teacher ratio 17.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 20Mcauliffe ESUnionstudents 499student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21Miss Helens Private Schoolstudents 104student-teacher ratio 10.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 22Mayo Demonstration ESTulsastudents 400student-teacher ratio 18.2:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 23Mitchell ESTulsastudents 382student-teacher ratio 22.5:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 24Christian Montessori Academystudents 46student-teacher ratio 6.6:1grades Pre-K–7th
- 25Anderson ESTulsastudents 347student-teacher ratio 15.8:1grades Pre-K–5th
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
Deborah Brown Community School
Deborah Brown Charter
207 students · 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–3rd
Top 4% in Oklahoma · charter
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 10.0
- Environment
- 1.8
- 2
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 3
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 7.1
- Environment
- 8.0
- 4
Council Oak ES
Tulsa
509 students · 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 12% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 7.5
- Environment
- 5.6
- 5
- Academics
- 9.8
- Growth
- 6.8
- Environment
- 6.6
- 6
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 7
Marshall T. Moore ES
Union
489 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 16% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 7.2
- Environment
- 6.2
- 8
- Academics
- 9.4
- Growth
- 7.1
- Environment
- 5.0
- 9
St Catherine School
144 students · 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–8th
Top 16% in Oklahoma
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 10
- Academics
- 6.3
- Growth
- 8.3
- Environment
- 6.2
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Deborah Brown Community School is the top-rated elementary school in Tulsa with a composite score of 8.4/10. 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Tulsa has 82 elementary schools, including 6 charter schools. Of these, 78 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Tulsa?
Among 78 Tulsa elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.1/10. 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 Tulsa elementary school rankings?
Tulsa has 6 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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