Best Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma
11 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Sand Springs?
Use this page to compare every school in Sand Springs by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Keystone Public School
Elementary · Keystone. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Clyde Boyd MS
Middle · Sand Springs. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
Elementary · Sand Springs. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Sand Springs for 2026 are Keystone Public School (7.8/10), Clyde Boyd MS (7.0/10), and Northwoods Fine Arts Academy (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$187,500
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
11
10 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$187,500
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 7.8/10 despite 64% 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 Sand Springs schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +23.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Sand Springs schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Sand Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keystone Public School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Clyde Boyd MS | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Northwoods Fine Arts Academy | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Charles Page HS | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Anderson Public School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Angus Valley ES | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Garfield ES | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Pratt ES | 4.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Limestone ES | 4.1 / 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
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $71,569
- Median home value
- $187,500
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Sand Springs compares
Oklahoma rank
#191 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$72k
118% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Sand Springs, Oklahoma offers parents 10 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 — a solid mid-tier showing for a city its size. The district skews heavily elementary, with five elementary schools filling the top five spots in the rankings. That concentration of rated elementary options gives families real choices during the critical K-5 years, though parents with older children will find fewer differentiated options at the secondary level.
Performance is uneven but not discouraging. Only 2 of 10 schools — 20% of the ranked pool — clear the 7.0 threshold, meaning strong performers are the exception rather than the rule. The gap between the top and the middle is notable: Pratt ES leads the city at 8.0, a full two points above the citywide average. That kind of outlier score is worth paying close attention to when zoning or open enrollment allows a choice.
Keystone Public School (7.0) is the only other school in the high-performing tier, making it a clear secondary target for parents who can't access Pratt ES. Just below that threshold, Northwoods Fine Arts Academy (6.8) and Limestone ES (6.6) both perform above the city average and represent reliable options. Anderson Public School rounds out the top five at 6.4 — still above the 6.1 average, but the margin narrows quickly after that point, suggesting the bottom half of the ranked schools fall meaningfully below the city mean.
For parents doing practical research, the immediate priority is determining whether your address falls in the Pratt ES zone — its 8.0 score is the strongest asset in the city and stands well above what the average school here delivers. If Pratt ES isn't accessible, Keystone and Northwoods represent the next tier of strong performers. Families weighing a move specifically for school quality should map zoning boundaries early, since in a 10-school city the difference between being zoned for a 8.0-rated school and a below-average one can come down to a few blocks.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 521 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 272 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.8 |
| 4 | 417 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 5 | 424 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 6 | 410 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.6 |
| 7 | 268 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.1 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,073 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,771 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 231 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 3.4 | ||
| 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 | Phoenix Academic Center
Private
15 students · Pre-K–10th | — | ||
Schools in Sand Springs
Sand Springs, Oklahoma · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$71,569
Median Home Value
$187,500
Median Rent
$989/mo
Population
31,007
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Community Profile
Sand Springs has a median household income of $71,569. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $187,500, with a median rent of $989/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.2%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
Resources
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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 Sand Springs, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
Sand Springs has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Sand Springs is 5.6 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 Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Sand Springs on MySchoolScout is Keystone Public School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Sand Springs on MySchoolScout is Keystone Public School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Sand Springs on MySchoolScout is Clyde Boyd MS with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best high school in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Sand Springs on MySchoolScout is Charles Page HS with a composite score of 6.2/10.
How many school districts serve Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
Sand Springs is served by 3 school districts: Anderson, Keystone, Sand Springs.
What is the education level in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Sand Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Sand Springs is approximately $71,569 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
Yes, Sand Springs has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sand Springs, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Sand Springs 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 Sand Springs, 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.