For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 730 students in Ellis County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK are Shattuck Elementary School, Arnett Elementary School and Arnett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shattuck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 East 3rd Street
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 W Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arnett High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shattuck High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
602 South Hickory
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2586
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Fargo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Fargo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Ellis County, OK include Shattuck Elementary School, Arnett Elementary School and Arnett High School.
How many public schools are located in Ellis County?
6 public schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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