For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 658 students in 74501, OK (there are , serving 282 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 74501, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 74501, OK are Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74501 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74501, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74501, OK Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Tannehill Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74501, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74501, OK include Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School.
How many public schools are located in 74501?
3 public schools are located in 74501.
What percentage of students in 74501 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 74501 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74501?
74501 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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