For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,054 students in Alva, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Alva, OK are Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alva, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Alva have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alva, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3327
Gr: 2-3 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1540 Davis Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3008
Gr: 4-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Alva High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 14th Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3682
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Alva Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Flynn Street
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-0608
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Barnes Avenue
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Alva, OK 73717
(580) 327-3518
Gr: PK-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alva, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Alva, OK include Longfellow Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Alva High School.
How many public schools are located in Alva?
5 public schools are located in Alva.
What is the racial composition of students in Alva?
Alva public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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