For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,177 students in 74953, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 74953, OK are Poteau Upper Elementary School and Pansy Kidd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 74953 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 74953, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74953, OK Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Poteau Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Gr: 2-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Pansy Kidd Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
Gr: 5-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Mockingbird Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Gr: PK-1 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 74953, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 74953, OK include Poteau Upper Elementary School and Pansy Kidd Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 74953?
3 public elementary schools are located in 74953.
What is the racial composition of students in 74953?
74953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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