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1 / 25#25. Family of Faith Christian School
- Location: Shawnee, OK
- Grades: K-12
- Enrollment: 81 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
Best private high schools in Oklahoma
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." If that's the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It's a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, education is key: 1.4 million students enrolled in private high schools in fall 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. There were about 3,600 private secondary schools nationwide as of 2020.
For many anxious parents, getting their kids into the best of these private high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to send their kids to better schools. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.
Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in Oklahoma using 2027 rankings from Niche. Online schools were not included. Niche uses 10 weighted factors for its rankings, including: college enrollment, culture and diversity, parent/student surveys, top enrolled colleges, and student-teacher ratio. You can read more about Niche's methodology here.
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2 / 25#24. Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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3 / 25#23. William Bradford Christian School
- Location: Pryor, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 62 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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4 / 25#22. Claremore Christian School
- Location: Claremore, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 163 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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5 / 25#21. Regent Preparatory School
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 585 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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6 / 25#20. Wright Christian Academy
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 218 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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7 / 25#19. Wesleyan Christian School
- Location: Bartlesville, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 444 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-
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8 / 25#18. Oklahoma Christian Academy
- Location: Edmond, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 495 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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9 / 25#17. Mount St. Mary Catholic High School
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 401 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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10 / 25#16. Metro Christian Academy
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 1,186 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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11 / 25#15. The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 908 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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12 / 25#14. Augustine Christian Academy
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 194 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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13 / 25#13. Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
- Location: Lawton, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 214 (18:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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14 / 25#12. King's Gate Christian School
- Location: Yukon, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 202 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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15 / 25#11. Crossings Christian School
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 1,200 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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16 / 25#10. Bishop Kelley High School
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 932 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A
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17 / 25#9. Riverfield Country Day School
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 614 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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18 / 25#8. Mercy School Institute
- Location: Edmond, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 484 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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19 / 25#7. Parkview Adventist Academy
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 68 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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20 / 25#6. Holland Hall
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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21 / 25#5. Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 820 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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22 / 25#4. Heritage Hall
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 890 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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23 / 25#3. Peace Academy
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: PK, 1-12
- Enrollment: 221 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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24 / 25#2. Cascia Hall Preparatory School
- Location: Tulsa, OK
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 555 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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25 / 25#1. Casady School
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 1,100 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+
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