For the 2025 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 1,164 students in Oklahoma.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma are Harding Fine Arts Academy and John W Rex Charter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public charter school average of 14%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 20% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public charter school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Oklahoma (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harding Fine Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 N Shartel Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 702-4322
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
John W Rex Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Sheridan
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 875-0032
Grades: PK-8
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Oklahoma include Harding Fine Arts Academy and John W Rex Charter Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Oklahoma?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public charter schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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