Best High Schools in Oklahoma City, OK

High schools
103
Students
86,048
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Oklahoma City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mulhall-orlando Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mulhall-orlando • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 62 Students

2. Memorial Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2605 Students

3. Classen Hs Of Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Oklahoma City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students

4. Deer Creek Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Creek • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2036 Students

5. North Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students

6. Harding Charter Preparatory Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harding Independence • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students

7. Norman North Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norman • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2401 Students

8. Santa Fe S Pathways Mid Colleg

A+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Santa Fe South (charter) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students

9. Okarche Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okarche • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 87 Students

10. Bethany Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethany • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oklahoma City, OK

Middle schools
116
Students
58,845
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Oklahoma City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bethany Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethany • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

2. Classen Ms Of Advanced Studies

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oklahoma City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 855 Students

3. Deer Creek Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deer Creek • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1179 Students

4. Brink Jhs

A+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 666 Students

5. Piedmont Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Piedmont • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 772 Students

6. Southridge Jhs

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 591 Students

7. Deer Creek Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Deer Creek • Public • Grades 6 • 586 Students

8. Central Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students

9. Cheyenne Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students

10. Piedmont Intermediate Es

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Piedmont • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 758 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oklahoma City, OK

Elementary schools
301
Students
139,401
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Oklahoma City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Clegern Es

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students

2. Oakdale Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Oakdale • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 720 Students

3. Wayland Bonds Es

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 598 Students

4. Chisholm Es

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 864 Students

5. Mckinley Es

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norman • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

6. South Lake Es

A+

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Moore • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 756 Students

7. Pioneer Public School

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pioneer • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 383 Students

8. Russell Dougherty Es

A+

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students

9. Tuttle Es

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tuttle • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 380 Students

10. Schwartz Es

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Midwest City-del City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oklahoma City, OK

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Oklahoma City, OK has a total population of 1,425,695 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oklahoma City, OK

293,069

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oklahoma City, OK.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

27.95 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oklahoma City, OK.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oklahoma City, OK.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,955 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

65 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Oklahoma City, OK Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Oklahoma City, OK

How many schools are in Oklahoma City, OK?

Oklahoma City, OK has 545 public schools: 103 high schools, 116 middle schools and 301 elementary schools, serving 293,069 students in total.

How do schools in Oklahoma City perform on state tests?

On average, 545 schools in Oklahoma City score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Oklahoma City meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oklahoma City?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Oklahoma City, OK

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Nichols Hills, OK

  • Actual: 10%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bethany, OK

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Warr Acres, OK

  • Actual: 22%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Woodlawn Park, OK

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Valley Brook, OK

  • Actual: 7%
  • Projected: 10%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Forest Park, OK

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Del City, OK

  • Actual: 9%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
The Village, OK

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Yukon, OK

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Midwest City, OK

  • Actual: 20%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Oklahoma City

Average SchoolGrade
C-
Meeting or exceeding expectations
74%
Exceeding
39%
Avg actual scores
22.9%
Avg projected
20.4%

136 of 145 schools in Oklahoma City carry a SchoolGrade (9 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

A: 29B: 20C: 19D: 36F: 32

All 145 public schools we grade in Oklahoma City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (145)

Private schools (28)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.

Neighborhoods and places within Oklahoma City (7)