For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in 74048, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 74048, OK are Nowata High School, Nowata Elementary School and Nowata Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74048 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74048, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74048, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nowata High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74048, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74048, OK include Nowata High School, Nowata Elementary School and Nowata Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 74048?
3 public schools are located in 74048.
What is the racial composition of students in 74048?
74048 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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