For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,668 students in Tahlequah, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tahlequah, OK are Heritage Elementary School, Woodall Public School and Tahlequah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tahlequah, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tahlequah have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Tahlequah, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4180
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Woodall Public School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14090 West 835 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Tahlequah Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Pendleton
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4140
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Ross
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4120
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Goingsnake
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4110
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Grand View Public School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15481 North Jarvis Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Lowrey Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21132 East 640 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Briggs Public School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16489 Highway 62
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tahlequah, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tahlequah, OK include Heritage Elementary School, Woodall Public School and Tahlequah Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tahlequah?
9 public elementary schools are located in Tahlequah.
What is the racial composition of students in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Tahlequah are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tahlequah include: Lowrey Public School vs. Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah, Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah vs. Tahlequah Middle School, Greenwood Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
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