For the 2026 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 18% (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 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nowata High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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