For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,033 students in Alva, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Alva, OK are Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alva, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Alva have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Alva, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Gr: 2-3 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1540 Davis Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Gr: 4-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Alva High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 14th Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Alva Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Flynn Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Gr: PK-1 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alva, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Alva, OK include Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School.
How many public schools are located in Alva?
5 public schools are located in Alva.
What is the racial composition of students in Alva?
Alva public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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