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5 schools in Okemah

Oklahoma · Public K-12

Within Okemah, Oklahoma, 5 public K-12 schools teach roughly 877 students, an average of 175 per campus.

7-year change in Okemah

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
877
-100 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
BEARDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryPK-08141
OAKES ESElementaryPK-03237
OKEMAH HSHigh09-12226
OKEMAH MSMiddle06-08176
OKEMAH NOBLE CTRElementary04-0597

About Okemah

Across Okemah, Oklahoma, 5 public schools teaches about 877 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Okemah is around 175 students, 55% noticeably below the Oklahoma average of about 391.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 10%: 977 students in SY 2017-18 versus 877 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Okemah discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Okemah?
Okemah, Oklahoma has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 877 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Okemah?
Okemah has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Okemah?
OAKES ES is the largest public school in Okemah by enrollment, with approximately 237 students.
What school districts serve Okemah?
Okemah is served by 2 public school districts, including BEARDEN, OKEMAH.
What grade levels do public schools in Okemah cover?
Public schools in Okemah serve students from pre-K through grade 12.