For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in El Reno, OK.
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Reno, OK are Banner Public School, Darlington Public School and Etta Dale Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Reno, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 24% statewide average). Middle schools in El Reno have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in El Reno, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Banner Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2455 North Banner Road
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-0598
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-0598
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Darlington Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4408 North Highway 81
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-0137
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-0137
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Etta Dale Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Choctaw
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-3253
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-3253
Gr: 7-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Public School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 East Foreman Street
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2907
El Reno, OK 73036
(405) 262-2907
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in El Reno, OK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in El Reno, OK include Banner Public School, Darlington Public School and Etta Dale Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in El Reno?
4 public middle schools are located in El Reno.
What is the racial composition of students in El Reno?
El Reno public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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