Public schools in Muskogee, OK
16 open public schools with an address in Muskogee, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,857
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Muskogee public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Muskogee, OK: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,857 students, an average of 429 per school. The largest campus is Muskogee HS (1,045 students), and the largest elementary school is Hilldale Lower ES (952).
Muskogee operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Muskogee 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 18.3:1, 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 76% 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 Muskogee
Elementary schools in Muskogee
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee ES Muskogee | KG–05 | 340 | 20:1 | |
| Creek ES Muskogee | KG–05 | 381 | 19.1:1 | |
| Hilldale Lower ES Hilldale | PK–05 | 952 | 17.4:1 | |
| Irving ES Muskogee | KG–05 | 421 | 18.3:1 | |
| Oklahoma Schl for the Blind ES Oklahoma School for the Blind · Special Education School | PK–05 | 14 | — | |
| Pershing ES Muskogee | PK–05 | 324 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sadler Arts Academy Muskogee | KG–08 | 415 | 19.3:1 | |
| Tony Goetz ES Muskogee | KG–05 | 408 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Muskogee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th and 7th Grade Academy Muskogee | 06–07 | 551 | 19.4:1 | |
| Hilldale MS Hilldale | 06–08 | 430 | 15.8:1 | |
| Oklahoma Schl for the Blind MS Oklahoma School for the Blind · Special Education School | 06–08 | 17 | — |
High schools in Muskogee
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilldale HS Hilldale | 09–12 | 626 | 21.5:1 | |
| Muskogee HS Muskogee | 09–12 | 1,045 | 17.1:1 | |
| Oklahoma Schl for the Blind HS Oklahoma School for the Blind · Special Education School | 09–12 | 48 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Muskogee
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th and 9th Grade Academy Muskogee | 08–09 | 595 | 16.3:1 | |
| Muskogee EC Ctr Muskogee | PK–PK | 290 | 22.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black12.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native14.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial27%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Muskogee schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,857 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Muskogee
How many public schools are in Muskogee, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Muskogee: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 6,857 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Muskogee?
Schools with an address in Muskogee belong to 3 education agencies, led by Muskogee (10 schools), Hilldale (3 schools), Oklahoma School for the Blind (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 Muskogee?
Muskogee HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Muskogee, with 1,045 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Muskogee?
No school with an address in Muskogee 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 Muskogee schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Muskogee public schools is 18.3:1, 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 Muskogee 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