For the 2024 school year, there are 220 private schools serving 38,823 students in Oklahoma (there are 1,794 public schools, serving 696,937 students). 5% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $7,863 for elementary schools and $9,235 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Oklahoma include Casady School, Bishop Kelley High School and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Oklahoma Private Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Oklahoma?
The best top ranked private schools in Oklahoma include Casady School, Bishop Kelley High School and Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Oklahoma?
220 private schools are located in Oklahoma.
How much do private schools cost in Oklahoma?
The average private school tuition in Oklahoma is $7,863 for elementary schools and $9,235 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma private schools are approximately 26% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
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