For the 2025 school year, there are 217 private schools serving 41,323 students in Oklahoma (there are 1,793 public schools, serving 720,846 students). 5% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $10,939 for elementary schools and $12,326 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Oklahoma include Holland Hall, Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, and Cascia Hall Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Top Ranked Oklahoma Private Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked private schools in Oklahoma include Holland Hall, Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, and Cascia Hall Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Oklahoma?
There are 217 private schools are located in Oklahoma.
How much do private schools cost in Oklahoma?
The average private school tuition in Oklahoma is $10,939 for elementary schools and $12,326 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oklahoma?
Approximately 26% of students in Oklahoma private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oklahoma?
Which private schools in Oklahoma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Oklahoma include: First Lutheran School vs. St. Mary's Catholic School, Stillwater Christian School vs. Covenant Community Christian School, Family Of Faith Christian School vs. Liberty Academy
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