For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 655 students in Salina, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salina, OK are Salina Elementary School, Salina Middle School and Kenwood Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salina, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Salina have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Salina, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salina Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Salina Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5311
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5311
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48625 South 502 Road
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5799
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5799
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wickliffe Public School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11176 East 470
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Salina, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Salina, OK include Salina Elementary School, Salina Middle School and Kenwood Public School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Salina?
4 public elementary schools are located in Salina.
What is the racial composition of students in Salina?
Salina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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