Public Schools
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Innovation and improvement are the watchwords of the Oklahoma City Public Schools. The district covers 134 square miles and educates approximately 34,000 students. Sixteen schools in the district – Classen High School of Advanced Studies, Dove Science Academy, Harding Charter Prep, Harding Fine Arts, Belle Isle Middle School, Dove Science Academy Middle School, Kipp Reach College Prep, West Junior High School, Belle Isle Elementary School, Cleveland Bailey, Dove Science Academy Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School, Schwartz Elementary School, Wayland Bonds and Kipp Reach Elementary School – have all been named Blue Ribbon Schools. Classen High School also offers an International Baccalaureate diploma program for international or internationally-minded students.
In 2019, the district passed the bold Pathway to Greatness plan that will allow the district to run more efficiently and provide students with more resources at every school. In 2022, the residents of the district approved a bond issue that will raise more than $900 million for the district. It is the single-largest investment of dollars into education in the state's history.
Quick Facts:
- More than 60 National Board Certified Teachers
- 24% of certified staff with advanced degrees
- 11.2 years average teaching experience
- 35% of students were identified as English Language Learner (ELL) students representing approximately 52 native languages
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Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM)
One of America's premier math and science high schools, OSSM has been operating since 1992 during which the school has produced 290 National Merit Finalists and 160 National Merit Commended Scholars. A tuition-free residential high school for juniors and seniors with exceptional ability in math and science, OSSM has been cited as one of "America's Best Schools" (Redbook magazine) and deemed "the most rigorous academic program of its kind in the nation" by Dr. Julian Stanley of Johns Hopkins.
OSSM is located on a 32-acre site to the northeast of downtown Oklahoma City, adjacent to the libraries and research resources of the Oklahoma Health Center. Students from all of Oklahoma's 77 counties have been selected to attend OSSM.
Quick Facts:
- 100% of OSSM graduates go on to college.
- All faculty members hold master's degrees and 91% hold a doctorate.
- The 1,084 students to graduate from OSSM in 18 years have received scholarship offers in excess of $85 million.
- NEWSWEEK Magazine named OSSM one of America's "Top Public Schools" for multiple years.
Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools
Located east of downtown Oklahoma City, Choctaw-Nicoma Park covers 58 square miles and serves more than 5,300 students. The overall district population is 30,241.
Quick Facts:
- Six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school
- 98.8 percent graduation rate
- 23.4 percent of teachers with advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 13.3
Crooked Oak Public Schools
Crooked Oak Public Schools district covers four square miles and includes two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school serving more than 1,200 students. The overall population of the district is 2,727.
Quick Facts:
- Two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school
- 98.6 percent graduation rate
- 32.1 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 12.2
Crutcho Public Schools
Crutcho is an unincorporated community in Oklahoma County on the east side of Oklahoma City with an overall population of 2,330. The district educates 362 students from pre-K through 8th grade.
Quick Facts:
- 23.4 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11.2
Deer Creek Public Schools
The Deer Creek Public Schools district is located to the north and northeast of Oklahoma City and covers 71 square miles with an overall population of 24,717. The district serves more than 3,000 students at five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Three of these schools – Deer Creek Elementary School, Prairie Vale Elementary School and Deer Creek Middle School– are National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Quick Facts:
- One National School of Distinction -- Prairie Vale Elementary School
- 24 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 9.8
- 99.1 percent senior graduation rate
Edmond Public Schools
Edmond is a suburb located directly north of Oklahoma City. The district covers 129 square miles and has an overall population of 148,914. It includes 26 schools – 17 elementary schools, six middle schools and three high schools, as well as one early childhood center and serves more than 24,000 students. Six of these schools – Edmond Santa Fe High School, Edmond North High School, Cheyenne Middle School, Centennial Elementary School, Grove Valley Elementary School and Russell Dougherty Elementary School – are National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Quick Facts:
- 52 consecutive bond issues passed over a period of 50 years
- 28.6 percent of teachers with advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11.4
- 98.8 percent graduation rate
Harrah Public Schools
Located east of Oklahoma City, Harrah Public Schools encompasses 65 square miles and has an overall population of 11,896. The district includes three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school which serve more than 2,200 students.
Quick Facts:
- 20.8 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 14.3
- 99.3 percent graduation rate
Jones Public Schools
The Jones Public School District is located northeast of Oklahoma City in the city of Jones, Okla. Jones Public Schools serve more than 1,100 students at one elementary school, one middle school and one high school.
Quick Facts:
- 18.3 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 9.6
- 91.5 percent graduation rate
McLoud Public Schools
McLoud Public Schools draw students from four counties – Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie – and is located east of Oklahoma City. The district covers 74 square miles and has an overall population of 10,654. The district's total enrollment is approximately 1,800 students from pre-K through 12th grade. The district includes one elementary school, one middle school and one high school.
Quick Facts:
- 19 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 13.1
- 94.4 percent graduation rate
Mid-Del Public Schools
The Midwest City-Del City School District is located immediately east of Oklahoma City and serves nearly 14,000 students. The district covers 70 square miles and includes 23 schools.
Quick Facts:
- 27.1 percent of teachers have advanced academic degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11.7
- 98.8 percent graduation rate
- The Mid-Del PTA membership is more than 9,000
- The Gifted/Talented programs serve more than 3,000 students
- World language education begins in elementary school and continues through high school
- All elementary schools offer a pre-kindergarten program and a full-day kindergarten program
- Pleasant Hill Elementary offers a 3-year-old program
Millwood Public Schools
The Millwood Public Schools district is located inside the Oklahoma City limits. The district covers nine square miles and serves nearly 900 students at an elementary school (that runs through the 8th grade) and a high school.
Quick Facts:
- 31.4 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 7.3
- 100 percent graduation rate
Moore Public Schools
The city of Moore is located directly south of Oklahoma City. The district covers 125 square miles and has an overall population of 134,781. Moore Public Schools offers pre-K through 12th grade and has a student population of more than 24,000 – making it the third largest system in the state. The district includes 21 elementary schools, five junior high schools and three high schools, plus five vista alternative academics.
Quick Facts:
- 23.8 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 12.5
- 97 percent graduation rate
Mustang Public Schools
Mustang is located to the west of Oklahoma City. The Mustang Public Schools district covers 73 square miles and educates more than 11,000 students each year at 13 different schools. The district offers pre-K classes at the Mustang Education Center.
Quick Facts:
- 23.3 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11.5
- 99.4 percent graduation rate
Norman Public Schools
Located south of Oklahoma City, Norman is the third largest city in Oklahoma and is home to the University of Oklahoma. The district covers 128 square miles and has an overall population of 116,126. It serves nearly 16,000 students and includes 25 schools. Five of these schools – Longfellow Middle School, Lakeview Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Norman North High School and Roosevelt Elementary,– are National Blue Ribbon Schools. Most schools see 100 percent PTA participation. The district has 15 pre-K and full-day kindergarten programs.
Quick Facts:
- 31.5 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 10.7
- 98.5 percent graduation rate
Oakdale Public Schools
With a district enrollment of 654 students, Oakdale Public School District is located on the east side of Edmond and serves students from pre-K through 8th grade. The district covers nine square miles and has an overall population of 4,042.
Quick Facts:
- 14.3 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- 15.5 average years of teaching
Piedmont Public Schools
Piedmont is located to the northwest of Oklahoma City and has an overall population of 14,642. The district serves more than 3,800 students at seven schools. Northwood Elementary is a National Blue Ribbon School.
Quick Facts:
- 18.8 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 10.5
- 99.5 percent graduation rate
Putnam City Public Schools
The Putnam City Public School district is located in Oklahoma City. Covering 43 square miles, the district serves more than 18,000 students at 18 elementary schools, five middle schools and three high schools and has an overall population of 126,043.
Quick Facts:
- 80 National Board Certified Teachers
- 25 percent of district teachers with advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 9.8
- 93.5 percent graduation rate
Robin Hill Public Schools
Located in Norman, the Robin Hill Public Schools district covers 17 square miles and has an overall population of 838. The district educates more than 300 students from kindergarten until 8th grade.
Quick Facts:
- 16 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 9.8
Union City Public Schools
Union City is located to the southwest of Oklahoma City. The district covers 85 square miles and has an overall population of 1,454. More 300 students are served at one elementary school (that goes through the 8th grade) and one high school.
Quick Facts:
- Three percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11
- 100 percent graduation rate
Western Heights Public Schools
Western Heights Public Schools is a small district located on the southwest side of Oklahoma City. The district covers 26 square miles and has an overall population of 16,109. It serves more than 3,500 students at eight schools.
Quick Facts:
- 26.5 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 11.1
- 91.4 percent graduation rate
Yukon Public Schools
The City of Yukon is located to the west of Oklahoma City. The district covers 68 square miles and has an overall population of 41,878. With 11 schools, the district serves more than 8,400 students.
Quick Facts:
- 21.7 percent of teachers have advanced degrees
- Average years of experience among teachers: 10.8
- 98.4 percent graduation rate
- All elementary schools operate pre-K programs
