Best Public Schools in Oklahoma CIty, OK


Summary:

The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area is home to 146 schools, including 84 elementary schools, 36 middle schools, 25 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a diverse student population and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions as well as those struggling to meet state averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the area are Wayland Bonds Elementary School, which ranks 3rd out of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Earlywine Elementary School, which ranks 23rd and also has a 5-star rating. These schools demonstrate exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. At the high school level, Harding Charter Preparatory High School and Classen High School of Advanced Studies stand out with strong performance on state assessments and 5-star ratings.

In contrast, many schools in the Oklahoma City area struggle to meet state academic standards, with some having proficiency rates as low as 0-2%. This disparity in performance suggests significant inequities in educational opportunities and resources across the district. The schools with the highest rates of economic disadvantage, as measured by free/reduced lunch eligibility, tend to have the lowest test scores, highlighting the link between poverty and academic achievement. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students will be a key challenge for the district moving forward.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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