Best Schools in Claremore, Oklahoma
18 schools · 9 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Claremore?
Use this page to compare every school in Claremore by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Verdigris ES
Elementary · Verdigris. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Verdigris HS
High · Verdigris. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Claremore Christian School
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Claremore for 2026 are Verdigris ES (8.0/10), Verdigris HS (7.4/10), and Claremore Christian School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
14 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$205,050
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
18
14 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$205,050
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.0/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Claremore schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Claremore schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Claremore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verdigris ES | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Verdigris HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Claremore Christian School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Claremont ES | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Justus-tiawah Public School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Sequoyah ES | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Sequoyah HS | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Verdigris Upper ES | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Will Rogers Jhs | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Roosa ES | 5.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $73,646
- Median home value
- $205,050
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Claremore compares
Oklahoma rank
#128 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$74k
121% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Claremore, Oklahoma
Claremore's public school landscape spans 14 ranked schools with a city average of 6.1 out of 10. That places the market solidly in the middle tier — not uniformly high-performing, but with a meaningful concentration of strong options for families who know where to look. Four schools, 29% of the ranked set, score 7.0 or above, giving parents real choices at both the elementary and middle school levels.
At the top of the field sits Claremont ES, which scores 7.8 — the highest mark in the city and the clear standout for elementary-age families. Verdigris ES follows at 7.4, and both Justus-Tiawah Public School and Verdigris JHS score 7.2. The Verdigris cluster deserves specific attention: Verdigris ES, Verdigris JHS, and Verdigris Upper ES (6.8) form a connected K–8 pathway that performs above the city average at every stage. Families who enter this feeder sequence at the elementary level stay in above-average schools straight through middle school.
The 6.1 city average reflects a spread between those top performers and the rest of the ranked schools. Parents targeting the strongest outcomes should prioritize the Verdigris pathway or Claremont ES at the elementary level. Justus-Tiawah at 7.2 is a third high-performing elementary option worth considering for families in that attendance zone.
For parents benchmarking Claremore against other Oklahoma cities, the 29% rate of 7-plus schools is a useful reference point — roughly one in three ranked schools clears that threshold. The practical implication is straightforward: the high-performing options exist, but they are not evenly distributed across the city. Attendance boundaries will determine which of these top-tier schools is actually accessible, so confirming your home address falls within the right zone should be an early step in any school search here. Verdigris Upper ES at 6.8, while slightly below the top tier, still beats the city average and rounds out a feeder chain worth anchoring a home search around.
Elementary Schools
9 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 450 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.0 | ||
| 2 | 401 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 3 | 508 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 4 | 625 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 396 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 6 | 515 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 7 | 479 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Legacy Christian School
Private
44 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.9 | ||
| 2 | Heritage Adventist School
Private
11 students · TK–4th | — | ||
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 329 students · 4th–6th | 6.2 |
| 2 | 822 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 274 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 4 | 202 students · 7th–8th | 4.6 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 417 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 2 | 379 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,271 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 8 students · 7th–12th | — | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claremore Christian School
Private
153 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.2 |
Schools in Claremore
Claremore, Oklahoma · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$73,646
Median Home Value
$205,050
Median Rent
$989/mo
Population
49,534
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Claremore has a median household income of $73,646. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $205,050, with a median rent of $989/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 9
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 4
- Other
- 1
Resources
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Oklahoma
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Claremore, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Claremore, Oklahoma?
Claremore has 18 schools, including 14 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Claremore is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Claremore on MySchoolScout is Verdigris ES with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Claremore on MySchoolScout is Verdigris ES with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Claremore on MySchoolScout is Verdigris Upper ES with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What is the best high school in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Claremore on MySchoolScout is Verdigris HS with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Claremore, Oklahoma?
Claremore is served by 4 school districts: Claremore, Justus-tiawah, Sequoyah, Verdigris.
What is the education level in Claremore, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Claremore have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Claremore is approximately $73,646 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Claremore, Oklahoma?
Yes, Claremore has 4 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Claremore Christian School with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Claremore, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Claremore is 13.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Claremore, Oklahoma?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.