Best Panama Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 744 students in Panama, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Panama, OK are Panama Middle School, Panama Elementary School and Panama High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panama, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Panama have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Panama, OK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panama Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 North Missouri
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0406
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Panama Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1101 Kentucky Ave
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0403
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Panama High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 High School Drive
Panama, OK 74951
(918) 963-0409
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Panama, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Panama, OK include Panama Middle School, Panama Elementary School and Panama High School.
How many public schools are located in Panama?
3 public schools are located in Panama.
What is the racial composition of students in Panama?
Panama public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

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