For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,819 students in Elk City, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Ies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Elk City, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Elk City Ies
(Math: 45% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Pioneer Rd
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-2687
Gr: 4-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk City, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School, Elk City Elementary School and Elk City Ies.
How many public elementary schools are located in Elk City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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