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Mcalester Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 282 students in Mcalester, OK, 7% of all K-12 students in Mcalester, OK are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Mcalester, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Mcalester Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lakewood Christian School
Lakewood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
840 S George Nigh Expy
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2000
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Map of Mcalester Christian Academy
Mcalester Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
411 S 3rd St
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-4743
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Mcalester, OK Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
282
Students
$3,220
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mcalester)
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
217 Schools
# Students
282 Students
40,958 Students
% Students of Color
44%
27%
0.72
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
64 Students
1,361 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
4%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,585 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,508 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
123 Students
21,954 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
55 Students
11,283 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,720 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
46%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,220
$10,247
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,735
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcalester, OK?
The top ranked private schools in Mcalester, OK is Lakewood Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mcalester?
2 private schools are located in Mcalester.
What percentage of students in Mcalester go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mcalester are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcalester?
100% of private schools in Mcalester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
Which private schools in Mcalester are often viewed compared to one another?

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