#1 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
University School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any independent school in Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
A+Overall grade157 students7 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Oklahoma. Top 9 of 9 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Terra Verde Discovery School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 77% of independent schools nationwide
Norman, OK
A+Overall grade262 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Heritage Hall
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest of 15 independent schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
A+Overall grade870 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Riverfield Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
AOverall grade422 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Positive Tomorrows
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
One of the most diverse private schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
B+Overall grade108 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Miss Helens Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 3 independent schools in Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
B+Overall grade100 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2011–12
Lawton, OK
B+Overall grade198 students11 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Westminster School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
BOverall grade511 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Oklahoma
Daposka Ahnkodapi Elementary
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–7
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Pawhuska, OK
BOverall grade67 students7 students per teacher
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