For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,916 students in Elk City, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Elk City, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Merritt High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Elk City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elk City, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Elk City?
6 public schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).