For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,370 students in 74401, OK (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 74401, OK are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 74401, OK are Sadler Arts Academy, Pershing Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 74401 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in 74401, OK have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best 74401, OK Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sadler Arts Academy
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Altamont
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3820
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 54th St
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3830
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3830
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Estelle St
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3890
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3890
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Emporia
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3770
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3770
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
74401, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Virgil Matthews Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3870
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 684-3870
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 74401, OK?
The top-ranked public schools in 74401, OK include Sadler Arts Academy, Pershing Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 74401?
4 public schools are located in 74401.
What percentage of students in 74401 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 74401 are educated in public schools (compared to the OK state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 74401?
74401 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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