Public schools in Tecumseh, OK
7 open public schools with an address in Tecumseh, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,995
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Oklahoma median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Tecumseh public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Tecumseh, OK: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,995 students, an average of 333 per school. The largest campus is Tecumseh HS (684 students), and the largest elementary school is Cross Timbers ES (409).
Tecumseh operates the most schools here (5), 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 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 67% 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 Tecumseh
Elementary schools in Tecumseh
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard ES Tecumseh | 01–02 | 251 | 15.4:1 | |
| Cross Timbers ES Tecumseh | 03–05 | 409 | 17:1 | |
| Tecumseh Early Childhood Ctr Tecumseh | PK–KG | 202 | 13.3:1 |
Middle schools in Tecumseh
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okla Youth Academy Ms-Tecumseh Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter) · Charter · Alternative School | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Tecumseh MS Tecumseh | 06–08 | 400 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Tecumseh
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okla Youth Academy Hs-Tecumseh Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 49 | 4.9:1 | |
| Tecumseh HS Tecumseh | 09–12 | 684 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.1%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial19.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Tecumseh schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,995 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tecumseh
How many public schools are in Tecumseh, OK?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Tecumseh: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,995 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tecumseh?
Schools with an address in Tecumseh belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tecumseh (5 schools), Oklahoma Youth Academy (Charter) (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 Tecumseh?
Tecumseh HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tecumseh, with 684 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tecumseh?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Tecumseh are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Okla Youth Academy Hs-Tecumseh, Okla Youth Academy Ms-Tecumseh. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tecumseh schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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