For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,436 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beckham County, OK are Erick Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beckham County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Beckham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 South Cedar
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Sayre Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-5578
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Beckham County, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beckham County, OK include Erick Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beckham County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Beckham County include: Sayre Middle School vs. Sayre Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School vs. Sayre Elementary School, Sayre Elementary School vs. Merritt Elementary School
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