For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 903 students in 73116, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK are Nichols Hills Elementary School and Independence Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 73116 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in 73116, OK have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 73116, OK Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nichols Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West Wilshire Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 587-2583
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 587-2583
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3003
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students
73116, Oklahoma 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Independence Charter Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3232 Nw 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3000
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(405) 767-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 73116, OK include Nichols Hills Elementary School and Independence Charter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 73116?
2 public elementary schools are located in 73116.
What is the racial composition of students in 73116?
73116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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