For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,916 students in Elk City, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Elk City, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elk City?
6 public schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Elk City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elk City include: Elk City High School vs. Merritt High School
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