For the 2026 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 23% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 East Creek Avenue
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-9491
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-9491
Gr: 3-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Sallisaw Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 West Ruth Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-3015
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-3015
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Brushy Public School
(Math: 16% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108089 South 4670 Road
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
136 South Dogwood Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4741
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775-4741
Gr: PK-2 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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: Eastside Elementary School vs. Central High School, Brushy Public School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Brushy Public School
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