For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,489 students in 73086, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 73086, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 73086, OK are Sulphur High School, Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School and Sulphur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73086 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in 73086, OK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 73086, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3174
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-6161
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Sulphur Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4010
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Oklahoma School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 East Oklahoma Avenue
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1021 West Ninth Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 622-3326
Gr: PK-2 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 73086, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 73086, OK include Sulphur High School, Sulphur Intermediate Elementary School and Sulphur Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 73086?
5 public schools are located in 73086.
What percentage of students in 73086 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 73086 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 73086?
73086 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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