For the 2026 school year, there are 216 private schools serving 40,765 students in Oklahoma (there are 1,782 public schools, serving 697,407 students). 6% of all K-12 students in Oklahoma attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,386 for elementary schools and $12,561 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Oklahoma include Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School, and Holland Hall.
The average acceptance rate is 86% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 27% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (OK)
US
# Schools
216 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
40,765 Students
5,689,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3,710 Teachers
508,485 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1275
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,573
$14,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$671
$1,153
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,565
$7,228
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$88.29 million
$63.28 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
1,361 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1,585 Students
264,899 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,508 Students
506,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
1,620 Students
415,674 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
21,954 Students
2,930,451 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
116 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11,096 Students
1,473,461 Students
% of Others Students
28%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Oklahoma Private Schools by County (2026)
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 Bishop Mcguinness Catholic High School, Mount Saint Mary Catholic High School, and Holland Hall.
How many private schools are located in Oklahoma?
There are 216 private schools are located in Oklahoma.
How much do private schools cost in Oklahoma?
The average private school tuition in Oklahoma is $11,386 for elementary schools and $12,561 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Oklahoma?
Approximately 27% of students in Oklahoma private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Oklahoma go to private school?
6% 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: Family Of Faith Christian School vs. Liberty Academy, Stillwater Christian School vs. Covenant Community Christian School, Trinity Christian Academy vs. Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences
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