For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,546 students in Jackson County, OK (there are , serving 343 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Olustee-eldorado High School and Duke High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Olustee-eldorado High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Duke High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Navajo High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Navajo Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: 7-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Altus High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Altus Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Gr: 7-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Blair High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2486
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Duke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Blair Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Olustee-eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Olustee-eldorado High School and Duke High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
16 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Altus Intermediate School vs. Navajo Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School vs. Altus Intermediate School, Rivers Elementary School vs. Altus Elementary School
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