For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,128 students in Idabel, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK are Denison Public School, Central Elementary School and Idabel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idabel, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Idabel have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Idabel, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Public School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 East Washington
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Southeast F Avenue
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Grades: 2-5
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Idabel Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Northeast Avenue D
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 East Tyler Drive
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Grades: PK-1
| 261 students
Idabel, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3 Ne 7th St
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-2347
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-2347
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Idabel, OK include Denison Public School, Central Elementary School and Idabel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Idabel?
4 public elementary schools are located in Idabel.
What is the racial composition of students in Idabel?
Idabel public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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