For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,008 students in 74502, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in 74502, OK are Parker Intermediate Center, Will Rogers Elementary School and Mcalester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74502 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 74502, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 74502, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Intermediate Center
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1310 North 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4647
Gr: 5-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4542
Gr: K-2 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Mcalester High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buffalo Drive
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-4776
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 East South St
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-1509
Gr: 7-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 74502, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 74502, OK include Parker Intermediate Center, Will Rogers Elementary School and Mcalester High School.
How many public schools are located in 74502?
6 public schools are located in 74502.
What is the racial composition of students in 74502?
74502 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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