For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,588 students in Nowata County, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK are South Coffeyville High School, Oklahoma Union High School and Nowata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Nowata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nowata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Coffeyville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Oklahoma Union High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13925 State Highway 10
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Nowata High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Oklahoma Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13925 State Highway 10
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Oklahoma Union Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13925 State Highway 10
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
South Coffeyville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK include South Coffeyville High School, Oklahoma Union High School and Nowata High School.
How many public schools are located in Nowata County?
8 public schools are located in Nowata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata County?
Nowata County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nowata County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nowata County include: Nowata High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School, Oklahoma Union High School vs. Nowata High School, South Coffeyville High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School
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