Public schools in Seminole, OK
11 open public schools with an address in Seminole, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,333
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Seminole public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Seminole, OK: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,333 students, an average of 212 per school. The largest campus is Seminole HS (432 students), and the largest elementary school is Wilson ES (318).
Seminole operates the most schools here (5), and 3 regular districts have at least one Seminole 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 16.2:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 74% 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 Seminole
Elementary schools in Seminole
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Seminole ES Academy of Seminole (Charter) · Charter | PK–08 | 181 | 14.4:1 | |
| Betty L. Smith Childhood Ctr. Seminole | PK–KG | 184 | 19.2:1 | |
| Strother ES Strother | PK–08 | 263 | 15.1:1 | |
| Varnum ES Varnum | PK–08 | 255 | 19.9:1 | |
| Wilson ES Seminole | 01–03 | 318 | 18.2:1 |
Middle schools in Seminole
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood ES Seminole | 04–06 | 289 | 16.2:1 | |
| Seminole MS Seminole | 07–08 | 178 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Seminole
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Seminole HS Academy of Seminole (Charter) · Charter | 09–12 | 50 | 9.4:1 | |
| Seminole HS Seminole | 09–12 | 432 | 16.1:1 | |
| Strother HS Strother | 09–12 | 108 | 16.6:1 | |
| Varnum HS Varnum | 09–12 | 75 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.9%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial27.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Seminole schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,333 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Seminole
How many public schools are in Seminole, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Seminole: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 2,333 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Seminole?
Schools with an address in Seminole belong to 4 education agencies, led by Seminole (5 schools), Academy of Seminole (Charter) (2 schools), Strother (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Seminole?
Seminole HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Seminole, with 432 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Seminole?
Yes. 2 of the 11 public schools in Seminole are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy of Seminole ES, Academy of Seminole HS. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Seminole schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Seminole public schools is 16.2:1, 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 Seminole 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