| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlester Public Schools | Mcalester | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 2,956 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kiowa Public Schools | Kiowa | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 284 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Crowder Public Schools | Crowder | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 334 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canadian Public Schools | Canadian | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 450 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Savanna Public Schools | Savanna | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 353 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Indianola Public Schools | Indianola | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 289 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Haileyville Public Schools | Alderson | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 301 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pittsburg Public Schools | Blanco | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 162 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Quinton Public Schools | Quinton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 396 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hartshorne Public Schools | Hartshorne | Not rated | 708 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Pittsburg County compares
Together they enroll 6,233 students across 27 schools. The largest is McAlester Public Schools with 2,956 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Oklahoma average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10. 1 of the 10 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Pittsburg County has 10 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Pittsburg County is McAlester Public Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Oklahoma. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Pittsburg County, OK?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Pittsburg County, OK. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Pittsburg County, OK?
Of the districts serving Pittsburg County, McAlester Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd percentile among Oklahoma school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Oklahoma reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Oklahoma and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Oklahoma only, never across state lines.