Public schools in Tahlequah, OK
11 open public schools with an address in Tahlequah, operated by 6 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
5,208
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Tahlequah public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Tahlequah, OK: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,208 students, an average of 473 per school. The largest campus is Tahlequah HS (1,358 students), and the largest elementary school is Grand View Public School (521).
Tahlequah operates the most schools here (6), and 5 regular districts have at least one Tahlequah 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 15.8:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 71% 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 Tahlequah
Tahlequah
Public school district
6 schools in Tahlequah
Briggs
Public school district
1 school in Tahlequah
Cherokee Immersion Charter ES
Independent charter agency
1 school in Tahlequah · 2 total
Grand View
Public school district
1 school in Tahlequah
Lowrey
Public school district
1 school in Tahlequah
Woodall
Public school district
1 school in Tahlequah
Elementary schools in Tahlequah
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Public School Briggs | PK–08 | 390 | 16.5:1 | |
| Cherokee ES Tahlequah | KG–05 | 441 | 15.4:1 | |
| Cherokee Immersion Es-Tahlequah Cherokee Immersion Charter ES · Charter | PK–08 | 112 | 13.8:1 | |
| Grand View Public School Grand View | PK–08 | 521 | 12.6:1 | |
| Greenwood ES Tahlequah | KG–05 | 500 | 16:1 | |
| Heritage ES Tahlequah | KG–05 | 501 | 15.8:1 | |
| Lowrey Public School Lowrey | PK–08 | 100 | 9.2:1 | |
| Woodall Public School Woodall | PK–08 | 373 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Tahlequah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah MS Tahlequah | 06–08 | 730 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Tahlequah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahlequah HS Tahlequah | 09–12 | 1,358 | 16.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tahlequah
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah ES Tahlequah | PK–PK | 182 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native36.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial25.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Tahlequah schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,208 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tahlequah
How many public schools are in Tahlequah, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Tahlequah: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,208 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tahlequah?
Schools with an address in Tahlequah belong to 6 education agencies, led by Tahlequah (6 schools), Briggs (1 school), Cherokee Immersion Charter ES (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 Tahlequah?
Tahlequah HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tahlequah, with 1,358 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tahlequah?
Yes. 1 of the 11 public schools in Tahlequah are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Cherokee Immersion Es-Tahlequah. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tahlequah schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tahlequah public schools is 15.8:1, 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 Tahlequah 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