Best Schools in Ponca City, Oklahoma
15 schools · 11 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Ponca City by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Kildare Public School
Elementary · Kildare. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
St Mary's Catholic School
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Woodlands ES
Elementary · Ponca City. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Ponca City for 2026 are Kildare Public School (8.9/10), St Mary's Catholic School (7.8/10), and Woodlands ES (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 14 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
15
13 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$146,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
15
13 public · 2 private
Avg Score
5.8
out of 10
Median Home
$146,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.9/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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 Ponca City schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ponca City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ponca City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kildare Public School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodlands ES | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Liberty ES | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt ES | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | E. M. Trout ES | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Ponca City West MS | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Ponca City East MS | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | First Lutheran School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Mccord Public School | 5.4 / 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
- 5.8/10
- Median household income
- $66,483
- Median home value
- $146,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Avg commute
- 17 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ponca City compares
Oklahoma rank
#166 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$66k
110% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
15
About Schools in Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City, Oklahoma is home to 15 schools, including 13 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.8 out of 10, schools in Ponca City show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ponca City is Kildare Public School with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ponca City is served by 3 school districts: KILDARE, MCCORD, PONCA CITY. These districts collectively serve 4,998 students.
Ponca City's community shows 22% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,483. The poverty rate in the area is 14.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.9 | ||
| 2 | 267 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 239 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 | ||
| 4 | 263 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 | ||
| 5 | 271 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 6 | 308 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 7 | 357 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 8 | 201 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 9 | 284 students · Kindergarten–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 | St Mary's Catholic School
Private
87 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 | ||
Show all 11 elementary schools in Ponca City
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 628 students · 6th–7th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 386 students · 8th–8th | 5.6 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,456 students · 9th–12th | 4.6 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 228 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.5 |
Schools in Ponca City
Ponca City, Oklahoma · 15 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$66,483
Median Home Value
$146,400
Median Rent
$815/mo
Population
31,380
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
17 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Community Profile
Ponca City has a median household income of $66,483. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $146,400, with a median rent of $815/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.8%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ponca City, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
Ponca City has 15 schools, including 13 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ponca City is 5.8 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 Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Ponca City on MySchoolScout is Kildare Public School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Ponca City on MySchoolScout is Kildare Public School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Ponca City on MySchoolScout is Ponca City West MS with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What is the best high school in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Ponca City on MySchoolScout is Ponca City HS with a composite score of 4.6/10.
How many school districts serve Ponca City, Oklahoma?
Ponca City is served by 3 school districts: Kildare, Mccord, Ponca City.
What is the education level in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Ponca City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Ponca City is approximately $66,483 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
Yes, Ponca City has 2 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary's Catholic School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ponca City, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ponca City is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ponca 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.