Best Schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
170 schools · 96 Elementary · 33 Middle · 29 High · 12 Other
Choosing a school in Oklahoma City?
Use this page to compare every school in Oklahoma City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Classen HS of Advanced Studies
High · Oklahoma City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr
Elementary · Putnam City. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Harding Fine Arts Academy
High · Harding Fine Arts (charter). Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Oklahoma City for 2026 are Classen HS of Advanced Studies (9.0/10), Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr (8.8/10), and Harding Fine Arts Academy (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 135 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
170
138 public · 32 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$195,235
home value · ACS
Districts
21
serving the city
Schools
170
138 public · 32 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$195,235
home value · ACS
Districts
21
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 51% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 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 Oklahoma City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +30.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Oklahoma City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Oklahoma City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 135 rated schools; 170 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classen HS of Advanced Studies | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Harding Fine Arts Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Santa Fe South Spero ES | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Harding Charter Preparatory HS | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Fisher ES | 8.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Hupfeld Acad./western Village | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Dove Science Academy HS | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Emerson Alternative Ed. (es) | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Santa Fe S Pathways Mid Colleg | 7.8 / 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
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $65,431
- Median home value
- $195,235
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 57%
22% 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
#147 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$65k
108% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
165
Education Snapshot
Oklahoma City, OklahomaOklahoma City's 166 schools span 21 districts and enroll roughly 111,859 students. The average MySchoolScout composite rating of 5.9/10 — drawn from 161 scored schools — sits 0.3 points below the Oklahoma state average of 6.2/10, a meaningful gap for families comparison-shopping across the list. The level mix leans elementary: 94 of the 166 campuses serve that grade band, versus 32 middle and 28 high schools. 23 charter schools operate here, adding an alternative track that represents roughly 14% of all campuses. The city's median household income of $63,252 nearly matches the state median — only 1% lower — which makes the below-average rating gap harder to attribute to economic disadvantage alone. Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher stand at 29%. Overall, this is a high-enrollment market where city-level averages trail the state, making individual school profiles the more reliable guide.
21 districts draw attendance lines through Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City is not one school system. 21 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 40% of the public campuses.
Oklahoma City is the largest slice at 55 of 138 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Oklahoma City address is choosing a district first.
Among 135 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 9.0 — the spread is inside Oklahoma City, not a citywide average.
23 of the 138 public schools are charters (17%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Oklahoma City55 public · 40%
- Putnam City19 public · 14%
- Moore16 public · 12%
- Midwest City-Del City8 public · 6%
- Western Heights8 public · 6%
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
96 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 229 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.8 |
| 2 | 473 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 381 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 292 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 42 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 6 | 405 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 |
| 7 | 507 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.7 |
| 8 | 398 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.7 |
| 9 | 376 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.6 |
| 10 | 454 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.4 |
Show all 96 elementary schools in Oklahoma City
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
33 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 890 students · 5th–8th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 726 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 472 students · 5th–8th | 7.3 |
| 4 | 114 students · 8th–8th | 6.9 |
| 5 | 641 students · 5th–8th | 6.7 |
| 6 | 741 students · 4th–6th | 6.4 |
| 7 | 296 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 8 | 303 students · 6th–8th | 6.2 |
| 9 | 92 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 10 | 551 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
Show all 33 middle schools in Oklahoma City
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
High Schools
29 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 810 students · 9th–12th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 398 students · 9th–12th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 573 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 4 | 385 students · 9th–12th | 8.0 |
| 5 | 316 students · 9th–12th | 7.8 |
| 6 | 848 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 7 | 435 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 8 | 2,635 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 9 | 1,577 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 10 | 1,112 students · 9th–12th | 6.9 |
Show all 29 high schools in Oklahoma City
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 218 students · 9th–9th | 6.9 | ||
Private Schools11 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Light Christian AcademyPrivate 41 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Trinity SchoolPrivate 164 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Casady SchoolPrivate 922 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Parkview Adventist AcademyPrivate 53 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | 53 students · Kindergarten–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | Heritage HallPrivate 870 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | 859 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | Antioch Christian AcademyPrivate 131 students · Pre-K–10th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | 862 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 other schools in Oklahoma City
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · 170 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 40 ZIP codes
Median Income
$65,431
Median Home Value
$195,235
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
Population
823,439
College Educated
30%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Community Profile
Oklahoma City has a median household income of $65,431. It is an area where 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $195,235, with a median rent of $1,107/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.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 96
- Middle
- 33
- High
- 29
- Other
- 12
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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Common questions about schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City has 170 schools, including 138 public and 32 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 6.0 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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Classen HS of Advanced Studies with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Kirkland Early Childhood Ctr 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 Classen MS of Advanced Studies with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Oklahoma City on MySchoolScout is Classen HS of Advanced Studies with a composite score of 9.0/10.
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, 30% 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 $65,431 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Yes, Oklahoma City has 32 private schools alongside 138 public schools. The top-rated private school is Rosary School with a score of 8.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Oklahoma City is 15.5:1. 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 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.