Public schools in Altus, OK
10 open public schools with an address in Altus, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,066
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Altus public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Altus, OK: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,066 students, an average of 407 per school. The largest campus is Altus HS (975 students), and the largest elementary school is Altus Primary School (436).
Altus operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Altus campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Altus
Elementary schools in Altus
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Early Childhood Center Altus | PK–KG | 372 | 16.2:1 | |
| Altus ES Altus | 03–04 | 416 | 17.2:1 | |
| Altus Primary School Altus | 01–02 | 436 | 17:1 | |
| Navajo ES Navajo | PK–06 | 280 | 16.2:1 | |
| Rivers ES Altus | PK–04 | 352 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Altus
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus Intermediate School Altus | 05–06 | 509 | 17.6:1 | |
| Altus JHS Altus | 07–08 | 533 | 18.4:1 | |
| Navajo JHS Navajo | 07–08 | 74 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Altus
2Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic40%
- Black5.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Altus schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,066 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Altus
How many public schools are in Altus, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Altus: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,066 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Altus?
Schools with an address in Altus belong to 2 education agencies, led by Altus (7 schools), Navajo (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Altus?
Altus HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Altus, with 975 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Altus?
No school with an address in Altus is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oklahoma.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Altus schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Altus public schools is 16.9:1, higher than the Oklahoma school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Altus guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oklahoma cities