For the 2026 school year, there are 3 alternative public elementary schools serving 128 students in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oklahoma are Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) and Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oklahoma alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Oklahoma (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 North Walker Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
(405) 587-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Okla Youth Academy Ms-tecumseh
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
700 S 9th St
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Tecumseh, OK 74873
(405) 598-4143
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked alternative public elementary schools in Oklahoma include Emerson Alternative Ed. (Es) and Emerson Alternative Ed. (Ms).
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Oklahoma?
3 alternative public elementary schools are located in Oklahoma.
What is the racial composition of students in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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