Best Schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
166 schools · 94 Elementary · 32 Middle · 28 High · 12 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $65,863
- Median home value
- $197,395
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Oklahoma City compares
Oklahoma rank
#123 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$66k
108% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
161
About Schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City's public school landscape is broad and varied, with 134 ranked schools spanning a wide performance range. The city average sits at 6.1 out of 10, which places many schools in the middle tier — but the top end of the distribution is genuinely competitive. Thirty-five schools, or 26% of the total, score 7 or higher, giving families real options if they're willing to look across district and school-type lines.
At the top of the rankings, Santa Fe South Spero Elementary and Southeast High School both score 8.8 out of 10 — the highest ratings in the city. Emerson Alternative Education follows at 8.4, Council Grove Elementary at 8.3, and KIPP OKC College Prep at 8.1. That the top five includes a charter school, an alternative education program, and traditional neighborhood schools signals how diverse the paths to high performance are in Oklahoma City. Parents shouldn't limit their search to one school type.
The 6.1 city average also means roughly three-quarters of ranked schools fall below the 7-point threshold. That spread matters when evaluating neighborhood schools, especially at the elementary level where attendance boundaries often constrain options most. Families in parts of the city without a top-rated zoned school may want to investigate magnet programs, charter options like KIPP OKC, or intradistrict transfer policies early — waitlists for higher-rated schools tend to fill fast.
Practically speaking, parents researching Oklahoma City schools should compare individual school scores against both the 6.1 city average and the 7-plus benchmark to gauge where a school actually stands. A school scoring 7.5 sits well above average here; one scoring 5.5 is meaningfully below it. Use attendance-zone maps alongside school ratings, since geography and performance don't always align. The presence of strong alternative and charter options at the top of the rankings also suggests that non-traditional schools are worth including in any serious school search — in Oklahoma City, some of the best-performing elementary options require an application, not just a street address.
Elementary Schools
94 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 473 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
| 2 | 42 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 360 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.3 |
| 4 | 454 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.1 |
| 5 | 350 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 6 | 565 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 7 | 395 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.0 |
| 8 | 342 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.9 |
| 9 | 489 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 10 | 405 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 |
| 11 | 409 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 12 | 515 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
| 13 | 382 students · 2nd–5th | 7.6 |
| 14 | 398 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.6 |
| 15 | 707 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 16 | 480 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.5 |
| 17 | 513 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.3 |
| 18 | 718 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.3 |
| 19 | 427 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.3 |
| 20 | 451 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.3 |
| 21 | 590 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.2 |
| 22 | 456 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 23 | 607 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.1 |
| 24 | 284 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.1 |
| 25 | 423 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.1 |
Show 69 more elementary schools
| 26 | 441 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.1 | ||
| 27 | 555 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.0 | ||
| 28 | 641 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.8 | ||
| 29 | 581 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.8 | ||
| 30 | 376 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.8 | ||
| 31 | 670 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 32 | 451 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.7 | ||
| 33 | 387 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 34 | 632 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.7 | ||
| 35 | 533 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 36 | 514 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.6 | ||
| 37 | 408 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 38 | 541 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.4 | ||
| 39 | 507 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.4 | ||
| 40 | 514 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.4 | ||
| 41 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 42 | 330 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.3 | ||
| 43 | 575 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.3 | ||
| 44 | 479 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.3 | ||
| 45 | 292 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 46 | 414 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.2 | ||
| 47 | 564 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.2 | ||
| 48 | 721 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 | ||
| 49 | 447 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 | ||
| 50 | 229 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.1 | ||
| 51 | 334 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 52 | 408 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.9 | ||
| 53 | 277 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.8 | ||
| 54 | 578 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.8 | ||
| 55 | 381 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.8 | ||
| 56 | 529 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.7 | ||
| 57 | 483 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 58 | 386 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.5 | ||
| 59 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 60 | 378 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 | ||
| 61 | 491 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.5 | ||
| 62 | 520 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.5 | ||
| 63 | 348 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 64 | 500 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 | ||
| 65 | 228 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.4 | ||
| 66 | 502 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.2 | ||
| 67 | 600 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 | ||
| 68 | 439 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.1 | ||
| 69 | 554 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 | ||
| 70 | 255 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.9 | ||
| 71 | 766 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.7 | ||
| 72 | 384 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 73 | 13,702 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 | ||
| 74 | 253 students · Pre-K–1st | 4.4 | ||
| 75 | 151 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 76 | 118 students · Pre-K–3rd | 3.9 | ||
| 77 | 452 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 78 | 749 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 | ||
| 79 | 368 students · Pre-K–1st | 3.5 | ||
| 80 | 664 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 | ||
| 81 | 565 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.1 | ||
| Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ROSARY SCHOOL
Private
209 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
Private
494 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | POSITIVE TOMORROWS
Private
66 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | BISHOP JOHN CARROLL SCHOOL
Private
206 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | CREATIVE KIDS LEARNING CENTER
Private
98 students · Kindergarten–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | MESSIAH LUTHERAN SCHOOL
Private
81 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | ST JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Private
143 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | ST PAUL'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Private
50 students · Pre-K–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | WARM WORLD SCHOOL
Private
40 students · Pre-K–TK | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | GOOD SHEPHERD
Private
25 students · Kindergarten–3rd | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | SPECIAL CARE- INC.
Private
15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 12 | 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 13 | VILLAGE PLAYSCHOOL
Private
4 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
32 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 641 students · 5th–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 114 students · 8th–8th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 741 students · 4th–6th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 726 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 5 | 92 students · 6th–8th | 6.9 |
| 6 | 890 students · 5th–8th | 6.8 |
| 7 | 254 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 517 students · 5th–8th | 6.7 |
| 9 | 658 students · 5th–8th | 6.7 |
| 10 | 709 students · 5th–8th | 6.6 |
| 11 | 648 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 |
| 12 | 584 students · 7th–8th | 6.5 |
| 13 | 622 students · 5th–8th | 6.5 |
| 14 | 296 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 15 | 672 students · 5th–8th | 6.1 |
| 16 | 388 students · 7th–8th | 5.8 |
| 17 | 472 students · 5th–8th | 5.7 |
| 18 | 373 students · 5th–7th | 5.7 |
| 19 | 749 students · 5th–8th | 5.2 |
| 20 | 1,056 students · 5th–8th | 5.0 |
| 21 | 802 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 22 | 867 students · 5th–8th | 4.9 |
| 23 | 891 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 24 | 303 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
| 25 | 551 students · 6th–8th | 4.7 |
Show 7 more middle schools
| 26 | 425 students · 5th–6th | 4.7 |
| 27 | 856 students · 6th–8th | 4.5 |
| 28 | 941 students · 5th–8th | 4.3 |
| 29 | 614 students · 7th–8th | 3.6 |
| 30 | 389 students · 5th–8th | 3.4 |
| 31 | 372 students · 6th–8th | 2.9 |
| 32 | 23 students · 5th–8th | — |
High Schools
28 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 848 students · 9th–12th | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 398 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 3 | 573 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 4 | 373 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 5 | 810 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 | ||
| 6 | 385 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 | ||
| 7 | 1,577 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 | ||
| 8 | 344 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 9 | 316 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 10 | 2,635 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 11 | 649 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 12 | 2,002 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 13 | 863 students · 9th–12th | 6.0 | ||
| 14 | 1,552 students · 9th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 15 | 1,935 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 16 | 606 students · 10th–12th | 5.6 | ||
| 17 | 1,112 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 18 | 1,902 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
| 19 | 1,698 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 20 | 332 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 21 | 1,090 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 22 | 65 students · 9th–12th | 4.2 | ||
| 23 | 435 students · 9th–12th | 4.1 | ||
| 24 | 13,350 students · 9th–12th | 3.7 | ||
| Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ODYSSEY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Private
47 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show 3 more high schools
| 2 | 115 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated |
| 3 | 261 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated |
| 4 | 723 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated |
Other Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 218 students · 9th–9th | 5.3 | ||
| Private Schools 11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | TRINITY SCHOOL
Private
140 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
56 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | CASADY SCHOOL
Private
896 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY
Private
46 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
53 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | HERITAGE HALL
Private
829 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | LITTLE LIGHT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
32 students · Pre-K–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | 733 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 737 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 10 | ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
131 students · Pre-K–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 11 | CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Private
1,032 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · 166 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 39 ZIP codes
Median Income
$65,863
Median Home Value
$197,395
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
Population
803,032
College Educated
31%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Community Profile
Oklahoma City has a median household income of $65,863. It is an area where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $197,395, with a median rent of $1,109/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.8%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Oklahoma
- Total Schools
- 166
- Elementary
- 94
- Middle
- 32
- High
- 28
- Districts
- 21
- Avg Rating
- 6.1/10
Resources
School Districts (21)
KIPP REACH COLL (CHARTER)
1 school · 454 students
HARDING FINE ARTS (CHARTER)
1 school · 398 students
HUPFELD/W VILLAGE (CHARTER)
1 school · 292 students
EPIC Charter School
2 schools · 27,052 students
ASTEC CHARTERS
3 schools · 1,254 students
JOHN W REX CHARTER
1 school · 766 students
SANTA FE SOUTH (CHARTER)
10 schools · 4,290 students
DOVE SCHOOLS OF OKC (CHARTER)
5 schools · 2,011 students
WESTERN GATEWAY (CHARTER)
1 school · 277 students
HARDING INDEPENDENCE (CHARTER)
2 schools · 962 students
CROOKED OAK
3 schools · 1,254 students
CRUTCHO
1 school · 386 students
DEER CREEK
9 schools · 7,921 students
MIDWEST CITY-DEL CITY
19 schools · 12,380 students
MILLWOOD
3 schools · 1,094 students
MOORE
34 schools · 24,174 students
OKLAHOMA CITY
58 schools · 32,899 students
PUTNAM CITY
26 schools · 18,733 students
WESTERN HEIGHTS
8 schools · 2,888 students
YUKON
12 schools · 9,521 students
W.K. JACKSON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CHARTER)
1 school · 118 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City has 166 schools, including 138 public and 28 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Oklahoma City is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Santa Fe South Spero ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Santa Fe South Spero ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Southeast MS with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Southeast HS with a composite score of 8.8/10.
How many school districts serve Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is served by 21 school districts: Kipp Reach Coll (charter), Harding Fine Arts (charter), Hupfeld/w Village (charter), Epic Charter School, Astec Charters, John W Rex Charter, Santa Fe South (charter), Dove Schools of Okc (charter), Western Gateway (charter), Harding Independence (charter), Crooked Oak, Crutcho, Deer Creek, Midwest City-del City, Millwood, Moore, Oklahoma City, Putnam City, Western Heights, Yukon, W.k. Jackson Leadership Academy (charter).
What is the education level in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 31% of adults in Oklahoma City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Oklahoma City is approximately $65,863 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Yes, Oklahoma City has 28 private schools alongside 138 public schools. The top-rated private school is Trinity School with a score of 8.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oklahoma City is 15.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Oklahoma City, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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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.