For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 939 students in Elk City, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Elk City, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Elk City Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Boone
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-5043
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Elk City, Oklahoma ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Grades: 3-4
| 326 students
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Grades: 1-2
| 271 students
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-K
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elk City?
2 public middle schools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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