Elementary Schools in Zion

The Zion area is home to a single elementary school, Zion Public School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with over 63% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Zion Public School has demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in the lower grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Zion Public School ranked 108 out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools and was rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade students exceed the state averages, indicating the school is doing a commendable job of setting a strong academic foundation for its younger students. However, the data suggests a decline in performance in the upper grade levels, particularly in 6th and 7th grade, which could indicate a need to examine instructional practices and support for students as they progress through the grade levels.

Zion Public School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (19%) compared to the state average, which is a positive sign. However, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9 to 1 and per-student spending of $9,920 (2018-2019 school year), the school's performance and attendance metrics suggest there is still room for improvement in ensuring all students receive the support and resources they need to succeed academically.