Best Schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma
19 schools · 10 Elementary · 4 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Shawnee?
Use this page to compare every school in Shawnee by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Bethel HS
High · Bethel. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Bethel ES
Elementary · Bethel. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Liberty Academy
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Shawnee for 2026 are Bethel HS (7.4/10), Bethel ES (6.8/10), and Liberty Academy (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 18 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
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$160,700
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
19
17 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$160,700
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 7.4/10 despite 43% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Shawnee schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Shawnee schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Shawnee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethel HS | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bethel ES | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Liberty Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Shawnee MS | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Shawnee HS | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Family of Faith Christian School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | North Rock Creek HS | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Sequoyah ES | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | North Rock Creek ES | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | North Rock Creek MS | 6.1 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $59,895
- Median home value
- $160,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
11% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Shawnee compares
Oklahoma rank
#123 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$60k
99% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
19
About Schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma
Shawnee, Oklahoma gives parents a manageable public school landscape to evaluate — 17 ranked schools spread across elementary, middle, and high school levels, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10. That average sits in solid mid-range territory, and the distribution matters: 5 of those 17 schools, or 29%, score 7 or above, meaning nearly a third of the city's public options are performing at a meaningfully higher level than the rest.
Grove Public School leads the city with a score of 7.8 out of 10 — the strongest result among all ranked elementary programs here. Bethel HS follows at 7.5, making it the top-performing high school in the area and a noteworthy option for families with teenagers entering secondary school. Sequoyah ES rounds out the top three at 7.4, giving parents a second strong elementary choice. Shawnee EC Ctr (7.2) and North Rock Creek HS (7.0) complete the 7-plus tier, adding two more options that clear the performance bar families should prioritize.
The gap between the top and the middle of the pack is real. With five schools clustering above 7.0 and the city average at 6.2, parents who can influence school placement — through address, open enrollment, or district transfers — stand to make a meaningful difference in the academic environment their child enters. Elementary-age families have the strongest upper tier to choose from, with three of the five top-scoring schools at that level. High school families have two solid options in Bethel HS and North Rock Creek HS, with Bethel carrying the higher score.
Practically speaking, Shawnee is a city where school selection within the system pays off more than the city-level average suggests. The overall picture is average, but the top quarter of schools punches above it. Parents entering the district should map their address against the attendance zones for Grove Public School, Bethel HS, and Sequoyah ES before committing — those three schools represent the clearest performance advantage available in this market.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 340 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 7.5 |
| 2 | 564 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 304 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.3 |
| 4 | 477 students · Pre-K–4th | 6.1 |
| 5 | 536 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 325 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.0 |
| 7 | 374 students · 1st–5th | 6.0 |
| 8 | 425 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.3 |
| 9 | 208 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.7 |
| 10 | 216 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.3 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 705 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 135 students · 7th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 245 students · 6th–8th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 139 students · 5th–6th | 5.1 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 376 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 979 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 3 | 494 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Academy
Private
90 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.6 |
| 2 | Family of Faith Christian School
Private
81 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.5 |
Schools in Shawnee
Shawnee, Oklahoma · 19 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$59,895
Median Home Value
$160,700
Median Rent
$907/mo
Population
44,209
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
65%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Community Profile
Shawnee has a median household income of $59,895. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $160,700, with a median rent of $907/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.9%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 3
- Other
- 2
Resources
Nearby Cities
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
Shawnee has 19 schools, including 17 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shawnee is 6.1 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 Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Shawnee on MySchoolScout is Bethel HS with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Shawnee on MySchoolScout is Bethel ES with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Shawnee on MySchoolScout is Shawnee MS with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best high school in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Shawnee on MySchoolScout is Bethel HS with a composite score of 7.4/10.
How many school districts serve Shawnee, Oklahoma?
Shawnee is served by 6 school districts: North Rock Creek, Bethel, Grove, Pleasant Grove, Shawnee, South Rock Creek.
What is the education level in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Shawnee have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Shawnee is approximately $59,895 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
Yes, Shawnee has 2 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Liberty Academy with a score of 6.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shawnee, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shawnee is 14.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shawnee, 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.