For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 480 students in Wellston, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OK are Wellston Elementary School, Wellston High School and Wellston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellston, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Wellston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Wellston, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wellston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Hayes Drive
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2256
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2256
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wellston High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Birch
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Birch
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Wellston, OK 74881
(405) 356-2533
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Wellston, OK include Wellston Elementary School, Wellston High School and Wellston Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wellston?
3 public schools are located in Wellston.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellston?
Wellston public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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