For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,523 students in Custer County, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK are Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Daniel Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-3533
Grades: 2-4
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Weatherford West Es
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
811 West Huber Avenue
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-5888
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-5888
Grades: 4-5
| 341 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Grades: 2-4
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Proctor
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-2245
Grades: 5-6
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Highway 33 West
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Custer County, OK include Thomas Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School and General Thomas P Stafford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Custer County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in Custer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Custer County include: Washington Elementary School vs. Arapaho-butler Elementary School, Arapaho-butler Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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