For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 822 students in 74859, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK are Bearden Public School, Okemah Noble Center and Oakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 74859 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 74859, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 74859, OK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearden Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
372006 Hwy 48
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0156
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Okemah Noble Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: 4-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Oakes Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 16th Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: PK-3 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Mason Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
374006 E 1000 Road
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2218
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-2218
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Okemah Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
204 West Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 74859, OK include Bearden Public School, Okemah Noble Center and Oakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 74859?
5 public elementary schools are located in 74859.
What is the racial composition of students in 74859?
74859 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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