For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 482 students in 73491, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 73491, OK are Velma-alma Elementary School, Velma-alma Middle School and Velma-alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73491 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73491, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73491, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Velma-alma High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 73491, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 73491, OK include Velma-alma Elementary School, Velma-alma Middle School and Velma-alma High School.
How many public schools are located in 73491?
3 public schools are located in 73491.
What is the racial composition of students in 73491?
73491 public schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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