For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 512 students in Ellis County, OK. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK are Arnett Elementary School, Shattuck Elementary School and Fargo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellis County, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in Ellis County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ellis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnett Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
108 W Haskell
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Arnett, OK 73832
(580) 885-7285
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Shattuck Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 East 3rd Street
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Shattuck, OK 73858
(580) 938-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fargo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 S Main
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Fargo, OK 73840
(580) 698-2298
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ellis County, OK include Arnett Elementary School, Shattuck Elementary School and Fargo Elementary School. Ellis County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oklahoma.
How many public middle schools are located in Ellis County?
3 public middle schools are located in Ellis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellis County?
Ellis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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