Best Public Schools in Norman, OK

The city of Norman, Oklahoma is home to 30 schools, including 21 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools, all part of the Norman school district. The district is ranked 151 out of 452 districts in Oklahoma and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out in the Norman district. Norman North High School is consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oklahoma, ranking 16th out of 463 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. It has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and an 82.2% four-year graduation rate. At the elementary level, McKinley Elementary School is ranked 10th out of 614 elementary schools in Oklahoma, with exceptional test scores, and Washington Elementary School is ranked 42nd with strong performance across multiple subjects.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, in 11th grade Mathematics, Norman North High School has 38% proficiency, compared to just 1% at Dimensions Academy. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support at the lower-performing schools to address these gaps and improve outcomes for all students in the Norman school district.