Best Schools in Moore, Oklahoma
19 schools · 14 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Moore?
Use this page to compare every school in Moore by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Southmoore HS
High · Moore. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Timber Creek ES
Elementary · Moore. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Moore HS
High · Moore. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Moore for 2026 are Southmoore HS (6.8/10), Timber Creek ES (6.4/10), and Moore HS (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 19 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
19
18 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$219,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
19
18 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.2
out of 10
Median Home
$219,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 6.8/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Moore schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +24.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Moore schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Moore
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southmoore HS | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Timber Creek ES | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Moore HS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Apple Creek ES | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Highland East Jhs | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Winding Creek ES | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | St Johns Lutheran School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Santa Fe ES | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Southgate-rippetoe ES | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Broadmoore ES | 5.1 / 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
- 5.2/10
- Median household income
- $84,405
- Median home value
- $219,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Moore compares
Oklahoma rank
#211 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$84k
139% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
19
About Schools in Moore, Oklahoma
Moore, Oklahoma has 18 ranked public schools with a city average of 6.0 out of 10 — a solid baseline for a suburban school system of this size. Performance is consistent in the middle range, but the strongest schools stand meaningfully apart from the pack. Heritage Trails ES leads the city at 8.2 out of 10, placing it more than two full points above the city average — an unusually wide gap that reflects real variation between Moore's best and its typical options.
The upper tier is real but narrow. Only 3 of Moore's 18 ranked schools — 17% — score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of students attend schools in the 5- to 6-point range. Timber Creek ES (7.2) and Oakridge ES (7.0) join Heritage Trails as the city's three standout options. Houchin ES (6.8) and Broadmoore ES (6.7) follow just below that threshold, forming a broader top-five cluster that all land above the 6.0 city average. Families targeting the strongest academics in Moore have a small but clearly defined target list.
One trend the data reveals: every top-ranked school in Moore is an elementary school. If you have school-age children in middle or high school, the city-level picture may not fully represent what's available to them. Look at grade-specific scores on individual school pages to get an accurate read before drawing conclusions.
For practical planning, school assignments in Moore are address-driven. The school your child attends depends on where you live, and boundary lines can shift from one neighborhood to the next. Before settling on a home, verify the assigned school and compare it directly against the city's top performers using individual school pages on MySchoolScout. A 2-point score gap is easy to overlook at the city level and difficult to undo after signing a lease.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 596 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.4 |
| 2 | 445 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 |
| 3 | 557 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 |
| 4 | 417 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 |
| 5 | 523 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 |
| 6 | 671 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.1 |
| 7 | 637 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 |
| 8 | 636 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 |
| 9 | 332 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.9 |
| 10 | 588 students · Pre-K–6th | 4.7 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Moore
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 743 students · 7th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 520 students · 7th–8th | 5.1 |
| 3 | 597 students · 7th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,054 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
| 2 | 2,698 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
Schools in Moore
Moore, Oklahoma · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$84,405
Median Home Value
$219,400
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
Population
103,951
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Community Profile
Moore has a median household income of $84,405. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $219,400, with a median rent of $1,385/month. The local poverty rate of 8.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Oklahoma
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Moore, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Moore, Oklahoma?
Moore has 19 schools, including 18 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Moore, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Moore is 5.2 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 Moore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Moore on MySchoolScout is Southmoore HS with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Moore on MySchoolScout is Timber Creek ES with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Moore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Moore on MySchoolScout is Highland East Jhs with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Moore, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Moore on MySchoolScout is Southmoore HS with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Moore, Oklahoma?
Moore is served by 1 school district: Moore.
What is the education level in Moore, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Moore have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Moore, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Moore is approximately $84,405 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Moore, Oklahoma?
Yes, Moore has 1 private school alongside 18 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Johns Lutheran School with a score of 5.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Moore, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Moore is 16.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Moore, 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.