Public schools in Bartlesville, OK
13 open public schools with an address in Bartlesville, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,740
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
3
3 virtual
An overview of Bartlesville public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Bartlesville, OK: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,740 students, an average of 595 per school. The largest campus is Bartlesville HS (1,783 students), and the largest elementary school is Wayside ES (696).
Bartlesville operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Bartlesville campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% 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 Bartlesville
Elementary schools in Bartlesville
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 454 | 14.3:1 | |
| Jane Phillips ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 303 | 11.7:1 | |
| Oklahoma Connections Acad ES Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) · Charter · Virtual | PK–05 | 480 | 30:1 | |
| Osage Hills Public School Osage Hills | PK–08 | 159 | 14.6:1 | |
| Ranch Heights ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 591 | 15:1 | |
| Richard Kane ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 481 | 13.1:1 | |
| Wayside ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 696 | 16.3:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson ES Bartlesville | PK–05 | 529 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Bartlesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central MS Bartlesville | 06–08 | 662 | 14.4:1 | |
| Madison MS Bartlesville | 06–08 | 682 | 16:1 | |
| Oklahoma Connections Acad MS Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) · Charter · Virtual | 06–08 | 360 | 30:1 |
High schools in Bartlesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlesville HS Bartlesville | 09–12 | 1,783 | 18.6:1 | |
| Oklahoma Connections Acad HS Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 560 | 31.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black4.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial19.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Bartlesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,740 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Bartlesville
How many public schools are in Bartlesville, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Bartlesville: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,740 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Bartlesville?
Schools with an address in Bartlesville belong to 3 education agencies, led by Bartlesville (9 schools), Oklahoma Connections Academy (Charter) (3 schools), Osage Hills (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Bartlesville?
Bartlesville HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Bartlesville, with 1,783 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Bartlesville?
Yes. 3 of the 13 public schools in Bartlesville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Oklahoma Connections Acad ES, Oklahoma Connections Acad HS, Oklahoma Connections Acad MS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Bartlesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Bartlesville public schools is 15:1, similar to 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 Bartlesville 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