Cleora Public School

Cleora Public School is an exceptional elementary school located in Afton, Oklahoma, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 162 students. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 1 out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cleora Public School is part of the Cleora School District, which is ranked 4 out of 342 districts in Oklahoma and also has a 5-star rating.

Cleora Public School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the state average in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51%. Similarly, 85% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 34%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.7 to 11.3 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Cleora Public School outperforms the nearby schools in most academic metrics, some of the other schools in the region, such as Ketchum Elementary School and Afton Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a relatively high-quality educational landscape in the area. Cleora Public School's exceptional results are particularly noteworthy given that it has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.79% in 2023-2024) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.