For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 512 students in Ellis County, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK are Shattuck Elementary School, Arnett Elementary School and Fargo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shattuck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 East 3rd Street
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 W Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Fargo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Ellis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 W Hwy 15
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Gage, OK 73843
(580) 923-7909
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK include Shattuck Elementary School, Arnett Elementary School and Fargo Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellis County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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