For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,559 students in Idabel, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Idabel, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Idabel, OK are Central Elementary School, Denison Public School and Idabel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Idabel, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Idabel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Idabel, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Southeast F Avenue
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-5346
Gr: 2-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Denison Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 East Washington
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-3319
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Idabel High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Lincoln Road
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-7693
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-7693
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Idabel Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Northeast Avenue D
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-6558
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
1212 East Tyler Drive
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Idabel, OK 74745
(580) 286-4400
Gr: PK-1 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Idabel, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Idabel, OK include Central Elementary School, Denison Public School and Idabel High School.
How many public schools are located in Idabel?
5 public schools are located in Idabel.
What percentage of students in Idabel go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Idabel are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Idabel?
Idabel public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Idabel are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Idabel include: Denison Public School vs. Idabel High School
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