Best Schools in Stilwell, Oklahoma
9 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Stilwell by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Dahlonegah Public School
Elementary · Dahlonegah. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Stilwell MS
Middle · Stilwell. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Rocky Mountain Public School
Elementary · Rocky Mountain. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Stilwell for 2026 are Dahlonegah Public School (7.2/10), Stilwell MS (7.2/10), and Rocky Mountain Public School (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
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$112,300
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$112,300
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 7.2/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 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 Stilwell schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stilwell schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Stilwell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dahlonegah Public School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Stilwell MS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Rocky Mountain Public School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Zion Public School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Stilwell HS | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Belfonte Bell ES (adair Cnty) | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Stilwell ES | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Maryetta Public School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Peavine Public School | 3.8 / 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
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $48,174
- Median home value
- $112,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
22% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Stilwell compares
Oklahoma rank
#131 of 223
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Oklahoma avg (6.2)
Median household income
$48k
79% of Oklahoma median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Stilwell, Oklahoma
Stilwell, Oklahoma is a small city where parents will find 9 ranked public schools, most operating under the Stilwell Public Schools district and a handful of independent public schools serving the surrounding Cherokee County communities. The schools here span elementary through high school, giving families a relatively complete local pathway without leaving the area.
Performance across the city clusters in the mid-range. The average school score is 6.3 out of 10, and only 1 school — 11% of the ranked total — clears the 7-point threshold. That context matters: while most schools are performing at a moderate level, the spread between the top and the bottom is meaningful enough that school choice within Stilwell is worth researching carefully.
Rocky Mountain Public School stands clearly at the top of the local landscape, earning an 8.0 out of 10 — well above both the city average and the statewide baseline. For families with elementary-age children, it is the strongest performing option in Stilwell and worth prioritizing in any school search. A step behind, Dahlonegah Public School and Stilwell Middle School both land at 6.7, making them solid mid-tier performers. Stilwell High School comes in at 6.6, nearly matching the middle school and suggesting reasonable continuity as students move into secondary grades. Zion Public School rounds out the top five at 6.1, sitting right at the city average.
For parents doing the homework: the elementary tier has the most meaningful differentiation, with Rocky Mountain pulling significantly ahead of its peers. The secondary pathway through Stilwell MS and Stilwell HS is consistent but unremarkable on raw scores — families committed to the district should look at individual course offerings and extracurriculars to gauge fit. The independent public schools scattered across the county, like Dahlonegah and Zion, serve more rural communities and may involve longer commutes but represent legitimate alternatives for families living outside the immediate Stilwell town limits. With just 1 in 9 schools scoring 7 or above, this is a city where pinpointing the right individual school matters more than assuming citywide quality.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 students · Pre-K–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 203 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 266 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.5 |
| 4 | 67 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 453 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.6 |
| 6 | 627 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.4 |
| 7 | 94 students · Pre-K–8th | 3.8 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 277 students · 5th–8th | 7.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 651 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Stilwell
Stilwell, Oklahoma · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$48,174
Median Home Value
$112,300
Median Rent
$656/mo
Population
11,964
College Educated
13%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Community Profile
Stilwell has a median household income of $48,174. It is a community where 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $112,300, with a median rent of $656/month. The area has a poverty rate of 22.6%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Oklahoma
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Stilwell, Oklahoma
How many schools are in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
Stilwell has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Stilwell 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 Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked school in Stilwell on MySchoolScout is Dahlonegah Public School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked elementary school in Stilwell on MySchoolScout is Dahlonegah Public School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked middle school in Stilwell on MySchoolScout is Stilwell MS with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The top-ranked high school in Stilwell on MySchoolScout is Stilwell HS with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Stilwell, Oklahoma?
Stilwell is served by 7 school districts: Belfonte, Dahlonegah, Peavine, Maryetta, Rocky Mountain, Stilwell, Zion.
What is the education level in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
According to Census data, 13% of adults in Stilwell have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The median household income in Stilwell is approximately $48,174 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stilwell, Oklahoma?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Stilwell is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stilwell, 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.