5.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma

133 schools · 82 Elementary · 20 Middle · 21 High · 10 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 104

Private: 29

Districts: 12

Avg Rating: 5.5/10

Estimated Scores: 23%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.5/10
Median household income: $57,917
Median home value: $185,788
Bachelor's degree or higher: 29%
Avg commute: 19 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How Tulsa compares

Oklahoma rank

#184 of 223

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Oklahoma avg (6.2)

Median household income

$58k

95% of Oklahoma median

Schools in this city

129

About Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa's public school landscape spans 103 ranked schools, giving parents a wide range of options across the city's neighborhoods and districts. The average school scores 5.4 out of 10, which reflects a broad performance spread — from lower-rated neighborhood schools to a strong cluster of high performers at the top. Only 10 schools, roughly 10% of the total, score 7 or higher, so the gap between the best options and the middle of the pack is significant. Parents who prioritize academics will want to target that upper tier early in their search.

Andersen Elementary leads all 103 ranked public schools with an 8.8 rating, making it the highest-scoring school in the city. Mayo Demonstration Elementary follows at 8.5, and both represent the strongest elementary options available. For parents with older students, Tulsa MET High School scores 8.6 — the top-rated high school in the city — while Dove Science Academy Tulsa High School adds another strong secondary option at 8.2. Dove Science Academy also appears at the elementary level with an 8.3 rating, making it one of the few institutions to rank well across multiple grade levels.

The science academies are worth noting for families interested in STEM-focused environments. Tulsa MET High School offers a distinct model compared to a traditional comprehensive high school, so parents should research its structure and enrollment process to confirm it fits their student's learning style. Competition for seats at top-rated schools can be real in cities where strong schools are concentrated in a small percentage of the total options, and Tulsa's 10% figure makes that dynamic relevant here.

Practically speaking, parents searching in Tulsa should check school boundaries early, since attendance zones determine access to many schools. Charter and magnet options like the Dove Science academies may require separate applications with their own timelines and deadlines. Given the city's average score of 5.4, address and enrollment strategy matter more here than in systems where strong schools are evenly distributed. Use MySchoolScout's ratings and filters to map your top options against your home address before making any decisions about where to live or enroll.

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Elementary Schools

82 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	ANDERSEN ES 385 students · Pre-K–5th	385	Pre-K–5th	8.8
2	MAYO DEMONSTRATION ES 400 students · Pre-K–5th	400	Pre-K–5th	8.5
3	DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY TULSA 466 students · Pre-K–8th	466	Pre-K–8th	8.3
4	DEBORAH BROWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL 207 students · Pre-K–3rd	207	Pre-K–3rd	8.0
5	LEWIS AND CLARK ES 423 students · Pre-K–5th	423	Pre-K–5th	6.8
6	BOEVERS ES 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	6.8
7	DARNABY ES 550 students · Pre-K–5th	550	Pre-K–5th	6.8
8	ROSA PARKS ES 651 students · Pre-K–5th	651	Pre-K–5th	6.8
9	OWEN ES 385 students · Pre-K–5th	385	Pre-K–5th	6.6
10	DOLORES HUERTA ES 311 students · Pre-K–5th	311	Pre-K–5th	6.6
11	THOMAS JEFFERSON ES 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	6.6
12	CLINTON WEST ES 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	6.3
13	PEARY ES 268 students · Pre-K–5th	268	Pre-K–5th	6.1
14	ALLEN-BOWDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	6.0
15	ANDERSON ES 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	6.0
16	PROJECT ACCEPT TRAICE ES 469 students · Pre-K–6th	469	Pre-K–6th	6.0
17	GROVE ES 558 students · Pre-K–5th	558	Pre-K–5th	5.9
18	PATRICK HENRY ES 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	5.8
19	UNITY LEARNING ACADEMY 271 students · Pre-K–5th	271	Pre-K–5th	5.8
20	CEDAR RIDGE ES 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	5.8
21	MCAULIFFE ES 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	5.8
22	COOPER ES 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	5.7
23	CLARK ES 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	5.7
24	EUGENE FIELD ES 317 students · Pre-K–5th	317	Pre-K–5th	5.6
25	LANIER ES 310 students · Pre-K–5th	310	Pre-K–5th	5.6

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26	WAYMAN TISDALE FINE ARTS ACAD 362 students · Pre-K–5th	362	Pre-K–5th	5.5
27	SPRINGDALE ES 366 students · Pre-K–5th	366	Pre-K–5th	5.5
28	EMERSON ES 393 students · Pre-K–5th	393	Pre-K–5th	5.5
29	SKELLY ES 747 students · Pre-K–5th	747	Pre-K–5th	5.5
30	BELL ES 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	5.4
31	WHITMAN ES 257 students · Pre-K–5th	257	Pre-K–5th	5.4
32	KENDALL-WHITTIER ES 817 students · Pre-K–5th	817	Pre-K–5th	5.4
33	MARSHALL ES 263 students · Pre-K–5th	263	Pre-K–5th	5.4
34	ELLEN OCHOA ES 910 students · Pre-K–5th	910	Pre-K–5th	5.4
35	ROBERTSON ES 235 students · Pre-K–5th	235	Pre-K–5th	5.3
36	GREENWOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 283 students · Pre-K–5th	283	Pre-K–5th	5.3
37	DOVE SCH OF DISCOVERY TULSA 487 students · Pre-K–8th	487	Pre-K–8th	5.2
38	KERR ES 348 students · Pre-K–5th	348	Pre-K–5th	5.2
39	LINDBERGH ES 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	5.1
40	MACARTHUR ES 387 students · Pre-K–5th	387	Pre-K–5th	5.1
41	SEQUOYAH ES 369 students · Pre-K–5th	369	Pre-K–5th	5.1
42	HAMILTON ES 297 students · Pre-K–5th	297	Pre-K–5th	5.0
43	SALK ES 462 students · Pre-K–5th	462	Pre-K–5th	5.0
44	JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN ES 343 students · Pre-K–5th	343	Pre-K–5th	4.8
45	MCCLURE ES 363 students · Pre-K–5th	363	Pre-K–5th	4.8
46	COUNCIL OAK ES 509 students · Pre-K–5th	509	Pre-K–5th	4.7
47	PETERS ES 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	4.7
48	HENRY ZARROW INTERNATIONAL SCH 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	4.6
49	TULSA LEGACY CHARTER SCHL INC 570 students · Pre-K–8th	570	Pre-K–8th	4.5
50	BURROUGHS ES 301 students · Pre-K–5th	301	Pre-K–5th	4.5
51	CELIA CLINTON ES 542 students · Pre-K–5th	542	Pre-K–5th	4.5
52	DISNEY ES 673 students · Pre-K–5th	673	Pre-K–5th	4.5
53	BERRYHILL ES SOUTH 578 students · Pre-K–6th	578	Pre-K–6th	4.4
54	MCKINLEY ES 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	4.4
55	EISENHOWER INTERNATIONAL ES 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	4.3
56	FELICITAS MENDEZ INTL SCHOOL 296 students · Pre-K–5th	296	Pre-K–5th	4.1
57	CARNEGIE ES 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	4.0
58	ELIOT ES 360 students · Pre-K–5th	360	Pre-K–5th	4.0
59	KEY ES 302 students · Pre-K–5th	302	Pre-K–5th	3.9
60	MITCHELL ES 382 students · Pre-K–5th	382	Pre-K–5th	3.9
61	JARMAN ES 533 students · Pre-K–5th	533	Pre-K–5th	3.9
62	GRISSOM ES 345 students · Pre-K–6th	345	Pre-K–6th	3.7
63	HOOVER ES 338 students · Pre-K–5th	338	Pre-K–5th	3.6
64	MARSHALL T. MOORE ES 489 students · Pre-K–5th	489	Pre-K–5th	3.6
65	SANKOFA MIDDLE SCHOOL 86 students · 3rd–5th	86	3rd–5th	3.2
66	HAWTHORNE ES 353 students · Pre-K–5th	353	Pre-K–5th	3.1
67	College Bound Academy- Eastside Campus 518 students · Pre-K–4th	518	Pre-K–4th	2.9
Private Schools 15 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST PIUS X SCHOOL Private 186 students · Pre-K–8th	186	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Private 165 students · Pre-K–8th	165	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST CATHERINE SCHOOL Private 144 students · Pre-K–8th	144	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	UNDERCROFT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 173 students · Pre-K–8th	173	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	MISS HELENS PRIVATE SCHOOL Private 104 students · Pre-K–5th	104	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
6	CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 46 students · Pre-K–7th	46	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
7	MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 374 students · Kindergarten–8th	374	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
8	SCHOOL OF ST MARY Private 244 students · Pre-K–8th	244	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	MONTE CASSINO SCHOOL Private 677 students · Pre-K–8th	677	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	DREXEL ACADEMY Private 91 students · Pre-K–5th	91	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
11	STS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 171 students · Kindergarten–8th	171	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
12	MIZEL JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL Private 20 students · Pre-K–2nd	20	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
13	INSTITUTO BILINGUE GUADALUPANO Private 18 students · Kindergarten–T1	18	Kindergarten–T1	Not Rated
14	LAKE HILLS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–TK	8	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
15	DESTINY'S LEARNING ACADEMY Private 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

20 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	WILL ROGERS COLLEGE MS 652 students · 6th–8th	652	6th–8th	6.2
2	TRAICE MS 193 students · 6th–8th	193	6th–8th	5.9
3	UNION 6TH-7TH GRADE CTR 2,177 students · 6th–7th	2,177	6th–7th	5.6
4	CARVER MS 658 students · 6th–8th	658	6th–8th	5.5
5	Tulsa Met Middle School 52 students · 6th–8th	52	6th–8th	5.4
6	TULSA SCHL ARTS SCIENCES MS 230 students · 6th–8th	230	6th–8th	5.3
7	MEMORIAL MS 568 students · 6th–8th	568	6th–8th	5.2
8	EDISON PREPARATORY MS 803 students · 6th–8th	803	6th–8th	5.0
9	MONROE DEMONSTRATION MS 620 students · 6th–8th	620	6th–8th	5.0
10	UNION 8TH GRADE CTR 1,185 students · 8th–8th	1,185	8th–8th	4.6
11	KIPP TULSA ACAD. COLLEGE PREP. 244 students · 6th–8th	244	6th–8th	4.5
12	CENTRAL MS 309 students · 6th–8th	309	6th–8th	4.4
13	Nathan Hale Middle School 791 students · 6th–8th	791	6th–8th	4.4
14	East Central Middle School 908 students · 6th–8th	908	6th–8th	3.9
15	TULSA HONOR ACADEMY CHARTER 368 students · 5th–8th	368	5th–8th	3.8
16	BERRYHILL MS 164 students · 7th–8th	164	7th–8th	3.8
17	Flores Middle School 334 students · 6th–8th	334	6th–8th	3.5
18	DANIEL WEBSTER MS 342 students · 6th–8th	342	6th–8th	3.5
19	THOREAU DEMONSTRATION ACADEMY 439 students · 6th–8th	439	6th–8th	3.3
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	SAN MIGUEL SCHOOL OF TULSA Private 67 students · 6th–8th	67	6th–8th	Not Rated

High Schools

21 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	TULSA MET HS 94 students · 9th–12th	94	9th–12th	8.6
2	DOVE SCIENCE ACADEMY TULSA HS 315 students · 9th–12th	315	9th–12th	8.2
3	TULSA HONOR ACADEMY HS 486 students · 9th–12th	486	9th–12th	7.5
4	BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HS 1,285 students · 9th–12th	1,285	9th–12th	7.4
5	THOMAS EDISON PREPARATORY HS 1,089 students · 9th–12th	1,089	9th–12th	7.0
6	WILL ROGERS COLLEGE HS 1,037 students · 9th–12th	1,037	9th–12th	7.0
7	MEMORIAL HS 1,023 students · 9th–12th	1,023	9th–12th	6.6
8	KIPP TULSA UNIVERSITY PREP 278 students · 9th–12th	278	9th–12th	6.5
9	TULSA SCHL ARTS SCIENCES HS 295 students · 9th–12th	295	9th–12th	6.4
10	TRAICE 827 students · 9th–12th	827	9th–12th	6.4
11	UNION HS 3,516 students · 10th–12th	3,516	10th–12th	6.1
12	CENTRAL HS 378 students · 9th–12th	378	9th–12th	6.0
13	EAST CENTRAL HS 1,189 students · 9th–12th	1,189	9th–12th	5.9
14	MCLAIN HS FOR SCIENCE AND TECH 726 students · 9th–12th	726	9th–12th	4.9
15	BERRYHILL HS 397 students · 9th–12th	397	9th–12th	4.8
16	DANIEL WEBSTER HS 380 students · 9th–12th	380	9th–12th	4.6
17	NATHAN HALE HS 1,067 students · 9th–12th	1,067	9th–12th	4.0
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CASCIA HALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 506 students · 6th–12th	506	6th–12th	Not Rated
2	TULSA HOPE ACADEMY Private 35 students · 10th–12th	35	10th–12th	Not Rated
3	BISHOP KELLEY HIGH SCHOOL, INC. Private 844 students · 9th–12th	844	9th–12th	Not Rated
4	TULSA HOPE ACADEMY Private 65 students · 9th–12th	65	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

10 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	UNION HS FRESHMAN ACADEMY 1,203 students · 9th–9th	1,203	9th–9th	5.9
Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PEACE ACADEMY Private 202 students · Pre-K–12th	202	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	RIVERFIELD COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 415 students · Pre-K–12th	415	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	TOWN & COUNTRY SCHOOL Private 175 students · 2nd–12th	175	2nd–12th	Not Rated
4	MINGO VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 331 students · Pre-K–12th	331	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
5	LINCOLN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 883 students · Pre-K–12th	883	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	TULSA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 87 students · Pre-K–12th	87	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	WRIGHT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 196 students · Pre-K–12th	196	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 105 students · Kindergarten–12th	105	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
9	METRO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 988 students · Pre-K–12th	988	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · 133 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 25 ZIP codes

Median Income

$57,917

Median Home Value

$185,788

Median Rent

$1,014/mo

Population

407,634

College Educated

29%

Homeownership

54%

Avg Commute

19 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Community Profile

Tulsa has a median household income of $57,917. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $185,788, with a median rent of $1,014/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Oklahoma
Total Schools: 133
Elementary: 82
Middle: 20
High: 21
Districts: 12
Avg Rating: 5.5/10

Resources

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School Districts (12)

DEBORAH BROWN CHARTER

1 school · 207 students

DOVE SCHOOLS OF TULSA (CHARTER)

3 schools · 1,268 students

LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY (CHARTER)

1 school · 570 students

SANKOFA CHARTER

1 school · 86 students

SCHL ARTS/SCI (CHARTER)

2 schools · 525 students

KIPP (CHARTER)

2 schools · 522 students

COLLEGE BOUND(CHARTER)

2 schools · 870 students

HONOR ACADEMY(CHARTER)

3 schools · 1,188 students

ALLEN-BOWDEN

1 school · 295 students

BERRYHILL

3 schools · 1,139 students

TULSA

69 schools · 33,562 students

UNION

17 schools · 14,974 students

Nearby Cities

Jenks (8 schools)

7 mi

Broken Arrow (35 schools)

Sand Springs (11 schools)

Collinsville (6 schools)

Kellyville (4 schools)

20 mi

Other Major Cities in Oklahoma

Top metros statewide by school count.

Oklahoma City 166 schools Edmond 43 schools Norman 36 schools Yukon 31 schools Lawton 27 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

Best Elementary Schools in Tulsa Best Middle Schools in Tulsa Best High Schools in Tulsa

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma

How many schools are in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Tulsa has 133 schools, including 104 public and 29 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Tulsa is 5.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked school in Tulsa on MySchoolScout is Andersen ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked elementary school in Tulsa on MySchoolScout is Andersen ES with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked middle school in Tulsa on MySchoolScout is Will Rogers College MS with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The top-ranked high school in Tulsa on MySchoolScout is Tulsa Met HS with a composite score of 8.6/10.

How many school districts serve Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Tulsa is served by 12 school districts: Deborah Brown Charter, Dove Schools of Tulsa (charter), Lighthouse Academy (charter), Sankofa Charter, Schl Arts/sci (charter), Kipp (charter), College Bound(charter), Honor Academy(charter), Allen-bowden, Berryhill, Tulsa, Union.

What is the education level in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

According to Census data, 29% of adults in Tulsa have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The median household income in Tulsa is approximately $57,917 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Yes, Tulsa has 29 private schools alongside 104 public schools. The top-rated private school is Peace Academy with a score of 8.5/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Tulsa is 16.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Tulsa, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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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.