Tulsa School District
School District · Tulsa, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
69
46 elem, 12 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
69
46 elem, 12 mid, 11 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,873
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Evaluating Tulsa?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tulsa as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Booker T. Washington HS
Tulsa · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Council Oak ES
Tulsa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eliot ES
Tulsa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#350 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,873
$124 vs Oklahoma median
District size
33,562 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Tulsa ranks #350 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Tulsa's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 69 schools. Its top-rated schools are Booker T. Washington HS (8.3/10), Council Oak ES (7.8/10), and Eliot ES (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Tulsa schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +25.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tulsa schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tulsa
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (69 of 69). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booker T. Washington HS | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Council Oak ES | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Eliot ES | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Peary ES | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Carnegie ES | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Lanier ES | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Lewis and Clark ES | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas Edison Preparatory HS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Edison Preparatory MS | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Mayo Demonstration ES | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 69 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tulsa
Tulsa is a Tulsa, Oklahoma school district serving 69 schools. The district educates 33,562 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $11,873 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Tulsa demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Booker T. Washington HS, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Tulsa students show an average math proficiency of 25.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.2%.
The district includes 46 elementary schools , 12 middle schools , and 11 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tulsa, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tulsa with test data.
Schools in Tulsa
69 schools Elementary Schools 46
Middle Schools 12
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Tulsa
- Total Enrollment
- 33,562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,819
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tulsa?
Tulsa has 69 schools in total — 46 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tulsa?
The average composite rating for Tulsa is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tulsa?
Tulsa spends $11,873 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tulsa?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tulsa is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tulsa?
Booker T. Washington HS is the highest-rated school in Tulsa with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Tulsa?
Across schools in Tulsa with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tulsa compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Tulsa has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 69 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.2%
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Compare Tulsa with neighboring districts in the state.
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Deer Creek (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
- Guymon (8)
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.
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