For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,273 students in Craig County, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Craig County, OK are Ewing Halsell Middle School, Welch Elementary School and Vinita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Craig County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Craig County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ewing Halsell Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
226 North Miller
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-2402
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-2402
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Vinita Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Smith
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5350
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
White Oak Public School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27455 South 4340 Road
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bluejacket Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2266
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2266
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Welch Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #77.
Bluejacket Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2133
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Craig County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Craig County Special Ed. Co-op (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
Po Box 343
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5529
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5529
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
402 West Clyde
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-6692
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-6692
Grades: PK-2
| 416 students
27355 South 4340 Rd
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Craig County, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Craig County, OK include Ewing Halsell Middle School, Welch Elementary School and Vinita Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Craig County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Craig County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craig County?
Craig County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Craig County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Craig County include: Vinita Elementary School vs. Welch Elementary School, Bluejacket Elementary School vs. Welch Elementary School, Vinita Elementary School vs. Bluejacket Elementary School
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