For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 658 students in Talihina, OK.
The top-ranked public schools in Talihina, OK are Buffalo Valley High School, Talihina Elementary School and Talihina High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talihina, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 28% statewide average). Schools in Talihina have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Talihina, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Valley High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Talihina High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Talihina Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Talihina, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in Talihina, OK include Buffalo Valley High School, Talihina Elementary School and Talihina High School.
How many public schools are located in Talihina?
5 public schools are located in Talihina.
What is the racial composition of students in Talihina?
Talihina public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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