For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,993 students in 73521, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 73521 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 73521, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 73521, OK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 73521, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 73521?
5 public elementary schools are located in 73521.
What is the racial composition of students in 73521?
73521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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