Best Pittsburg County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 282 students in Pittsburg County, OK (there are 30 public schools, serving 7,448 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private 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 86%.
100% of private schools in Pittsburg County, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Pittsburg County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of 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
Map of Mcalester Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
411 S 3rd St
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-4743

Overview

Category
This State (OK)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
282 Students
40,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,710 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
46%
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,220
$11,419
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,565
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.62
# American Indian Students
64 Students
1,361 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
3%
# 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%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
55 Students
11,158 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Pittsburg County, OK?
The top ranked private schools in Pittsburg County, OK is Lakewood Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Pittsburg County?
2 private schools are located in Pittsburg County.
What percentage of students in Pittsburg County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Pittsburg County are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pittsburg County?
100% of private schools in Pittsburg County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
Which private schools in Pittsburg County are often viewed compared to one another?

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