For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 791 students in Tonkawa, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Tonkawa, OK are Tonkawa High School, Tonkawa Elementary School and Tonkawa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tonkawa, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Tonkawa 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 Tonkawa, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tonkawa High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Tonkawa Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 North Public
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2592
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Tonkawa Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East North Avenue
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Tonkawa, OK 74653
(580) 628-2566
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tonkawa, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Tonkawa, OK include Tonkawa High School, Tonkawa Elementary School and Tonkawa Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tonkawa?
3 public schools are located in Tonkawa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tonkawa?
Tonkawa 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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