For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK are Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Waurika Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Waurika Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Ringling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit C N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
340 Apache Ave
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Grades: PK-8
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK include Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Waurika Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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