For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,467 students in 73179, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in 73179, OK are Winds West Elementary School, Western Heights High School and Western Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 73179 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 73179, OK have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73179, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winds West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Southwest 37th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3475
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Western Heights High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3435
Gr: 10-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Western Heights Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3455
Gr: 7-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
(405) 350-3415
Gr: 9 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 73179, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 73179, OK include Winds West Elementary School, Western Heights High School and Western Heights Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 73179?
4 public schools are located in 73179.
What is the racial composition of students in 73179?
73179 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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