Best High Schools in Oklahoma County, OK

High schools
43
Students
61,674
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Memorial Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2605 Students

2. 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

3. 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

4. North Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2555 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. Bethany Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bethany • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 528 Students

8. Dove Science Academy Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dove Schools Of Okc • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students

9. Piedmont Hs

A+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Piedmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1422 Students

10. Harrah Hs

A

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harrah • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students

Best Middle Schools in Oklahoma County, OK

Middle schools
61
Students
37,569
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Oklahoma County, 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. Piedmont Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Piedmont • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 772 Students

5. 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

6. 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

7. Cheyenne Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 851 Students

8. Piedmont Intermediate Es

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Piedmont • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 758 Students

9. Belle Isle Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Oklahoma City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 475 Students

10. Dove Science Academy Ms

A+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dove Schools Of Okc • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Oklahoma County, OK

Elementary schools
157
Students
86,804
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Oklahoma County, 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. Chisholm Es

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. Redbud Es

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students

8. Prairie Vale Es

A+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deer Creek • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 516 Students

9. Centennial Es

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 712 Students

10. Cross Timbers Es

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Edmond • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 846 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Oklahoma County, OK

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

Community Factors

Oklahoma County, OK has a total population of 796,292 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Oklahoma County, OK

193,479

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Oklahoma County, OK.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

35.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

29.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oklahoma County, OK.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,461 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Oklahoma County, OK

How many schools are in Oklahoma County, OK?

Oklahoma County, OK has 279 public schools: 43 high schools, 61 middle schools and 157 elementary schools, serving 193,479 students in total.

How do schools in Oklahoma County perform on state tests?

On average, 279 schools in Oklahoma County score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Oklahoma County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oklahoma County?

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 County, OK

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Canadian County, OK

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cleveland County, OK

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Logan County, OK

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
McClain County, OK

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grady County, OK

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pottawatomie County, OK

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kingfisher County, OK

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lincoln County, OK

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Payne County, OK

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Caddo County, OK

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Oklahoma County

13 places in Oklahoma County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (13)

School districts (18)