For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,152 students in 74859, OK.
The top ranked public schools in 74859, OK are Okemah High School, Mason High School and Bearden Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74859 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74859, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74859, OK Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemah High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
704 East Date Street
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-1874
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Mason High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374006 E 1000 Road
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0107
Okemah, OK 74859
(918) 623-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 4-5
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 74859, OK?
The top ranked public schools in 74859, OK include Okemah High School, Mason High School and Bearden Public School.
How many public schools are located in 74859?
7 public schools are located in 74859.
What is the racial composition of students in 74859?
74859 public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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