For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 731 students in Pawhuska, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Pawhuska, OK are Pawhuska High School, Bowring Public School and Pawhuska Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawhuska, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Pawhuska have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pawhuska, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawhuska High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1266
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Bowring Public School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
87 County Road 3304
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 336-6892
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 336-6892
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Pawhuska Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Lynn Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: 3-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Pawhuska Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 East 15th Street
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
2005 East Boundary Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Pawhuska, OK 74056
(918) 287-1265
Gr: PK-2 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pawhuska, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Pawhuska, OK include Pawhuska High School, Bowring Public School and Pawhuska Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pawhuska?
5 public schools are located in Pawhuska.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawhuska?
Pawhuska public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pawhuska are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pawhuska include: Pawhuska Elementary School vs. Pawhuska High School, Pawhuska High School vs. Pawhuska Elementary School
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