For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK are Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Waurika Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 757-2296
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Waurika Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 East Florida Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Ringling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit C N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 662-2388
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Apache Ave
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Terral, OK 73569
(580) 437-2244
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson County, OK include Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Waurika Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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