For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,039 students in Altus, OK (there are , serving 343 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Altus, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Altus, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altus, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Altus have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Schools in Altus, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Altus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Navajo Junior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: 7-8
| 75 students
Rank: #55.
Altus Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2173
Grades: 7-8
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Grades: PK-K
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
Navajo High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #88.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Grades: 5-6
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Grades: 1-2
| 444 students
Rank: #1010.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Grades: 3-4
| 399 students
Altus, Oklahoma Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Altus, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Altus, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus High School.
How many public schools are located in Altus?
10 public schools are located in Altus.
What percentage of students in Altus go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Altus are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Altus?
Altus public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Altus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Altus include: Altus Intermediate School vs. Navajo Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School vs. Altus Intermediate School, Navajo High School vs. Altus High School
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