Best Jackson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,322 students in Jackson County, OK.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Altus Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2155
Gr: 5-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Altus Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2185
Gr: 1-2 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Altus Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 Sunset
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2180
Gr: 3-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Duke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Blair Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Olustee-eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OK?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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