For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,023 students in Clinton, OK (there are 2 private schools, serving 291 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Clinton, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, OK are Washington Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North 13th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0311
Gr: 5-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Opal Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1290
Gr: 2-4 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Gary Blvd
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1230
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-1230
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Orient Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-4228
Gr: 7-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, OK include Washington Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Clinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
5 public schools are located in Clinton.
What percentage of students in Clinton go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Clinton are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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