📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
49 Rated Districts in the Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Oklahoma districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oakdale Public School | Edmond | 10/10 Excellent | 99th |
| #2 | Mulhall-Orlando Public Schools | mulhall | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #3 | Deer Creek Public Schools | Edmond | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #4 | Alex Public Schools | Alex | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Calumet Public Schools | Calumet | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #6 | Amber-Pocasset Public Schools | Amber | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #7 | Blanchard Public Schools | Blanchard | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #8 | Edmond Public Schools | Edmond | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #9 | Piedmont Public Schools | Piedmont | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #10 | Washington Public Schools | Washington | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #11 | Tuttle Public Schools | Tuttle | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #12 | Prague Public Schools | Prague | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #13 | Chandler Public Schools | Chandler | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #14 | Moore Public Schools | Moore | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #15 | Mustang Public Schools | Yukon | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #16 | Wellston Public Schools | Wellston | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #17 | Choctaw/Nicoma Park Schools | Choctaw | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #18 | Yukon Public Schools | Yukon | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #19 | Carney Public Schools | Carney | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #20 | Minco Public Schools | Minco | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #21 | Norman Public Schools | Norman | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #22 | Jones Public Schools | Jones | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #23 | Verden Public Schools | Verden | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #24 | Harrah Public Schools | Harrah | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #25 | Meeker Public Schools | Meeker | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #26 | Purcell Public Schools | Purcell | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #27 | Davenport Public Schools | Davenport | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #28 | Newcastle Public Schools | Newcastle | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #29 | Chickasha Public Schools | Chickasha | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #30 | Noble Public Schools | Noble | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #31 | Guthrie Public Schools | Guthrie | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #32 | Rush Springs Public Schools | Rush Springs | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #33 | Dibble Public Schools | Dibble | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #34 | Union City Public Schools | Union City | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #35 | Crescent Public Schools | Crescent | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #36 | Ninnekah Public Schools | Ninnekah | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #37 | Stroud Public Schools | Stroud | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #38 | Luther Public Schools | Luther | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #39 | Putnam City Public Schools | Warr Acres | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #40 | Lexington Public Schools | Lexington | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #41 | Agra Public Schools | Agra | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #42 | Coyle Public Schools | Coyle | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #43 | Little Axe Public Schools | Norman | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #44 | El Reno Public Schools | El Reno | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #45 | Midwest City-Del City Schools | Midwest City | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #46 | Wayne Public Schools | Wayne | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #47 | Oklahoma City Public Schools | Oklahoma City | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #48 | Millwood Public Schools | Oklahoma City | 1/10 Poor | 4th |
| #49 | Western Heights Public Schools | Oklahoma City | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in the Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Oklahoma) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area? ▼
Among the 49 rated districts in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, the highest-rated is Oakdale Public School (Edmond), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Oklahoma districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.