For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,467 students in 73179, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 73179, OK are Western Heights High School, Winds West Elementary School and Western Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73179 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73179, OK have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73179, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Heights High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Grades: 10-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Winds West Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Southwest 37th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Western Heights Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Grades: 7-8
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Grades: 9
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 73179, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 73179, OK include Western Heights High School, Winds West Elementary School and Western Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 73179?
4 public schools are located in 73179.
What is the racial composition of students in 73179?
73179 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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