Bishop Kelley High School, Inc. Photo - Senior Night

Best Oklahoma Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,984 students in Oklahoma.
The top-ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Oklahoma include Owasso Preparatory Academy, Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences, and Bishop Kelley High School, Inc..
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Oklahoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top-Ranked Oklahoma Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bishop Kelley High School, Inc.
Bishop Kelley High School, Inc. Photo - Senior Night
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(3)
3905 S Hudson Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 609-7153
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 56 Tuition listed
Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences
Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1911 Nw 72nd St
Lawton, OK 73505
(580) 699-2992
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Owasso Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 142
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
University School
University School Photo - Robotics Club
Special Program Emphasis
800 Tucker Dr
Tulsa, OK 74104
(918) 631-5060
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Augustine Christian Academy
Augustine Christian Academy Photo - See You At the Pole
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
6310 E 30th St
Tulsa, OK 74114
(918) 832-4600
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rose Rock School
Special Program Emphasis
1515 W Main St
Norman, OK 73069
(405) 412-3583
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students
Solid Foundation Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4025 N. Hartford Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 794-7800
Gr: K-6 | 53 students Tuition listed
Terra Verde Discovery School
Special Program Emphasis
1000 36th Ave Se
Norman, OK 73026
(405) 366-6362
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Oklahoma?
The top-ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Oklahoma include Owasso Preparatory Academy, Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences, and Bishop Kelley High School, Inc..
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Oklahoma?
8 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Oklahoma.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Oklahoma private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Oklahoma?
50% of private schools with special program emphasis in Oklahoma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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