Best Public Schools in Bethany, OK

The city of Bethany, Oklahoma is home to 9 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in the Bethany district generally outperform the schools in the neighboring Putnam City district on key metrics like test scores, school rankings, and student poverty rates.

Bethany High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranked 11th out of 431 Oklahoma high schools with a 5-star rating. It boasts strong test scores and a high 4-year graduation rate. Bethany Middle School is also exceptional, ranking 7th out of 189 Oklahoma middle schools with a 5-star rating and impressive test scores. At the elementary level, Earl Harris Elementary is a standout, ranking 44th out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools with a 4-star rating and high proficiency rates.

In contrast, the Putnam City district schools, including Western Oaks Middle, Western Oaks Elementary, Overholser Elementary, Apollo Elementary, and Lake Park Elementary, have much higher poverty rates and generally lower performance. This suggests the Bethany district is providing a higher quality education overall.