For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,042 students in 74601, OK (there are , serving 327 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 74601, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK are Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74601, OK have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74601, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2617 North Union
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8035
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Ponca City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 North Fifth
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 East Highland Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8060
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Ponca City West Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8020
Gr: 6-7 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Liberty
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West Grand Avenue
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8050
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 South 8th Street
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Ponca City East Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 East Grand
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8010
Gr: 8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
1615 N 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8080
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
74601, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
601 S 7th
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Ponca City, OK 74601
(580) 767-8030
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 74601, OK include Union Elementary School, Ponca City High School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 74601?
9 public schools are located in 74601.
What percentage of students in 74601 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 74601 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74601?
74601 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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