For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,753 students in Sallisaw, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Sallisaw, OK are Sallisaw High School, Eastside Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sallisaw, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Sallisaw have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Sallisaw, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sallisaw High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 West Ruth Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-7761
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-7761
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1206 East Creek Avenue
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-9491
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-9491
Grades: 3-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Rank: #44.
Sallisaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 West Ruth Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-3015
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-3015
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Brushy Public School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100968 S 4650 Rd
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4458
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4458
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
136 South Dogwood Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4741
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4741
Grades: PK-2
| 544 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sallisaw, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Sallisaw, OK include Sallisaw High School, Eastside Elementary School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Sallisaw?
7 public schools are located in Sallisaw.
What is the racial composition of students in Sallisaw?
Sallisaw public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Sallisaw are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sallisaw include: Brushy Public School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Brushy Public School, Eastside Elementary School vs. Central High School
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