Families are relocating more than ever to different states. Low cost of living and better education are a huge part of it. Families are leaving expensive California and New York cities to relocate to states like Texas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.
When it comes to Oklahoma, it's a state that offers an abundance of cowboy culture and natural green beauty. There's so much beauty in Oklahoma throughout the seasons. There are also superb schools. While Oklahoma may not rank at the top of the states for education, they still have large districts with some excellent schools. Looking at these school districts can offer some insight into
Tulsa Public Schools
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Tulsa Public Schools has 69 schools with around 3,000 students, making it one of the largest school districts in Oklahoma. The schools in this district have a student-to-teacher ratio 17:1. The school district is ranked one of the highest for athletics in Oklahoma, ranking 6th in the state.
Some of the more notable schools in this district include Bixby North Es and Pamela Hodson Es, which scored higher than other schools in the Tulsa Public School District.
Here are the schools that make up the 69 schools in this district.
- 58 elementary and middle schools
- 11 high schools
Oklahoma Public Schools
Oklahoma Public Schools is another large district in Oklahoma, with 59 schools and 32,000 students. While this district isn't as highly ranked as other districts, it still has some good schools with excellent athletic programs, such as Harding Charter Preparatory High School. The ratio for this specific school district averages out to 13:1.
These are how the 59 schools are divided in the Oklahoma Public Schools District.
- 33 elementary and middle schools
- 12 middle schools
- 8 high schools
Edmond Public Schools District
Next on the list is Edmond Public Schools District. It has 27 schools and 25,000 students. According to Niche.com, it gets an A+ in academic programs, giving some of the best education in Oklahoma. In fact, Niche.com ranks it the no. 1 school district in Oklahoma. It's also ranked no. 12 for best places to teach in Oklahoma.
These are the schools that make up this large district in Oklahoma.
- 24 elementary and middle schools
- 3 high schools
Epic One-on-One Charter School
Epic One-on-One Charter School is one of Oklahoma's best and largest school districts. While there are only three schools in this district, there are about 20,000 students enrolled in these schools from pre-k through twelfth grade. Additionally, the student-to-teacher ratio is 26:1, making it larger than the national average of 14:1. It's also ranked 18th for most diverse school districts in Oklahoma.
These are how the schools are divided in this school district.
- 2 elementary schools and middle schools
- 1 high school
Broken Arrow Public Schools
Broken Arrow Public Schools comes next on the list of the largest school districts in Oklahoma, with 27 schools and 19,000 students. One of the best schools is in this county, Rosewood Elementary. Another thing that this school district is known for is its athletics, ranking no. 4 in Oklahoma. It's also considered one of the most diverse school districts in Oklahoma. Other notable things about this district are that the student-to-teacher ratio is 18:1, and 28% of students are proficient in math.
These are the schools that are included in this Hamilton County School District.
- 21 elementary and junior high schools
- 1 high school
Putnam City Public Schools
Another school that is nearly identical in size to Broken Arrow Public Schools is Putnam City Public Schools. It has 26 schools and 18,000 students. This school district is considered above average. One of the things that distinguishes this school from other school districts is its diversity, ranking 7th in the most diverse school districts in Oklahoma.
These are the schools that are part of this school district.
- 23 elementary schools and middle schools
- 3 high schools
Norman Public Schools
Norman Public Schools is the smallest of the largest school districts in Oklahoma, with 25 schools and 15,000 students. This school district is ranked the 16th best in Oklahoma. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1. If you live in this area, you should know that the best school in this district is Norman North High School.
Here is how the 25 schools are divided in this school district.
- 22 elementary schools
- 3 high schools
What the Largest Districts In Oklahoma Teach Us
You may not think much about Oklahoma, especially if you've never visited or lived there. But this state is one of the best places to live for families, especially if you love cowboy culture. There's also an abundance of school districts that offer some of the best elementary and high schools in Oklahoma.
These school districts also show families what schools are available, especially depending on where they live. Learning about these districts helps you discover more schools and whether they fit your family.
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