For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 862 students in Newkirk, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Newkirk, OK are Newkirk Elementary School, Peckham Public School and Newkirk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newkirk, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Newkirk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Newkirk, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newkirk Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2279
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Peckham Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7175 West School Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2633
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Newkirk High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 West South Street
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Newkirk Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 South Academy
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2516
Newkirk, OK 74647
(580) 362-2516
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newkirk, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Newkirk, OK include Newkirk Elementary School, Peckham Public School and Newkirk High School.
How many public schools are located in Newkirk?
4 public schools are located in Newkirk.
What is the racial composition of students in Newkirk?
Newkirk public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Newkirk are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newkirk include: Newkirk Elementary School vs. Peckham Public School, Peckham Public School vs. Newkirk Elementary School
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