Best Oklahoma Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 221 private schools serving 38,942 students in Oklahoma (there are 1,793 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 $7,354 for elementary schools and $8,382 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.
75% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Oklahoma Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
56
13,113
7%
69
16,579
13%

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?
221 private schools are located in Oklahoma.
How much do private schools cost in Oklahoma?
The average private school tuition in Oklahoma is $7,354 for elementary schools and $8,382 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oklahoma?
75% of private schools in Oklahoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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