Along with quality public schools, Greater Oklahoma City has a variety of private schools that offer world-class educations. Below is a list of the Greater Oklahoma City private schools who are members of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
Bishop McGuinness is a co-ed college preparatory school that provides a Catholic secondary education for students grades 9 through 12. The school incorporates faith and values into all aspects of learning, living and service. The school teaches both secular and religious matters. The school serves more than 600 students with approximately 150 students in each grade level. The student to teacher ratio at Bishop McGuinness is 14:1. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Oklahoma Department of Education.
www.bmchs.org
Casady School
Casady School was founded in 1947 and sits on 80 acres in northwest Oklahoma City. Casady is an independent, Episcopal, co-educational, college preparatory school. The school believes in a comprehensive program of competitive athletics, physical education and activities that lead to creativity, responsibility, teamwork, respect for others and leadership. The school educates nearly 900 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Casady is accredited by the Independent Association of the Southwest, the National Independent Private Schools Association, the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools and The College Board.
Quick Facts:
60 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees
8:1 student-teacher ratio
Nearly 15 percent of students annually receive more than $1 million in financial aid
65 to 70 percent of Casady graduates attend colleges and universities outside Oklahoma
100 percent college placement rate
More than 25 clubs and activities
Before and after school programs
www.casady.org
Christ the King Catholic School
Christ the King Catholic School was founded in 1949 and educates students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and serves nearly 400 students. The student-to-teacher ratio at Christ the King is 15:1.
www.ckschool.com
Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy was founded in 1972 and educates students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Located in Del City, the school serves more than 650 students and is affiliated with the Baptist church. The student-to-teacher ratio at Christian Heritage Academy is 13:1. The school utilizes the Principle Approach that places an emphasis on higher order thinking skills, organizational and study skills, research and formal writing assignments. The school is an accredited member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
www.cha.org
Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school that educates nearly 1,000 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded in 1969, the school sits on a 97-acre campus in northwest Oklahoma City and practices a philosophy stressing a balanced approach to education that is tailored to the strengths of each student. The school is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Southwest (ISAS), the Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Education. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Quick Facts:
45 percent of faculty have advanced degrees
$1.2 million in financial assistance is provided to students annually
23 clubs and organizations beyond athletics
www.heritagehall.com
Life Christian Academy
Life Christian Academy is an interdenominational, co-education school which offers curriculum integrated with Biblical principles. The school was founded in 1977 and educates nearly 400 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1. Life Christian Academy is an accredited school by the International Christian Accrediting Association and is fully recognized by the Oklahoma State Board of Education.
Quick Facts:
40 percent of faculty have advanced degrees
Average class size: 15
www.lifechristianacademy.com
Mount St. Mary Catholic High School
Mount St. Mary Catholic High School was founded in 1903 – the oldest high school in Oklahoma – and serves more than 300 students from 9th through 12th grade. This co-educational school is located in south Oklahoma City and provides an intensive, college preparatory education built on the Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum. The school is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church.
www.mountstmary.org
Oklahoma Christian School
Oklahoma Christian School was founded in 1970 and is an independent, co-educational school. The school educates more than 850 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and teaches a Biblically-integrated, college preparatory curriculum. The school is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International. The student-to-teacher ratio at Oklahoma Christian is 14:1.
www.ocssaints.org
Providence Hall
Providence Hall is a co-educational, classical Christian school that was founded in 2004. Located in Edmond, the school educates nearly 50 students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is accredited by the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS). The student-to-teacher ratio at Providence Hall is 5:1.
www.providencehall.org
St. John’s Episcopal School
St. John’s is a co-educational, Episcopal school that serves nearly 150 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is accredited by the State of Oklahoma and the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio at St. John’s is 9:1.
www.st-john.k12.ok.us
Westminster School
Westminster School was founded in 1963 and is an independent, co-educational, nondenominational day school. The school educates nearly 550 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10:1. Westminster is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, and the State of Oklahoma.
www.westminsterschool.org