OKLAHOMA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS The Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics (OSSM) is one of the nation’s leading math and science high schools and recently celebrated 25 years of excellence. The school has produced more than 400 National Merit Finalists and 200 National Merit Commended Scholars, reflecting its long record of academic achievement. OSSM is a tuition-free, residential high school that serves exceptional juniors and seniors with a strong interest in math and science. Redbook has recognized OSSM as one of America’s Best Schools, and Dr. Julian Stanley of Johns Hopkins University has called it “the most rigorous academic program of its kind in the nation.” Located on a 32-acre campus northeast of downtown OKC, OSSM students have access to the research libraries and resources of the Oklahoma Health Center, which further enriches their academic experience. EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Edmond, located directly north of OKC, spans 130 square miles and is home to one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state. Edmond Public Schools serves students from Edmond, parts of OKC and southern Logan County. The district includes 27 schools and a diverse student body of more than 25,000 students. Edmond’s three high schools are consistently ranked among the top 10 in Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report (2024). The district is recognized for its strong academic record, with 11 schools earning National Blue Ribbon honors for academic excellence. Edmond Public Schools offers a comprehensive range of educational opportunities, including 18 elementary schools, six middle schools, an alternative high school and a dedicated early childhood center. MID-DEL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Located immediately east of OKC, the Midwest City–Del City School District serves nearly 12,500 students across 70 square miles. The district includes 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools and a virtual academy, providing a variety of educational options for its diverse student population.
MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Located directly south of OKC, Moore Public Schools is the fourth-largest district in Oklahoma, serving nearly 24,000 students across 176 square miles. The district includes 25 elementary schools, six junior high schools, three high schools and one alternative academy. Moore Public Schools has several National Blue Ribbon Schools, including Wayland Bonds Elementary, Leslie R. Fisher Elementary and Brink Junior High, which received the national honor in 2021 and 2022. The district serves students from pre-K through 12th grade and provides a strong educational foundation for families across Moore and south OKC. MUSTANG PUBLIC SCHOOLS While the city covers only 12 square miles, the Mustang Public Schools District spans 72 square miles in the southwest part of the metro. The district includes eight elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools and one high school. Serving approximately 13,000 students, Mustang is the 13th-largest district in Oklahoma. The Niche research firm ranked Mustang as the sixth-best school district in the state for student-athletes. NORMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Located south of OKC, Norman is the third-largest city in Oklahoma and home to the University of Oklahoma. Norman Public Schools serves approximately 16,000 students across 17 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools and one alternative school. McKinley Elementary School earned recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2022. PUTNAM CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Putnam City Public Schools, the fifth-largest district in Oklahoma, is located in OKC and covers 42 square miles. The district serves approximately 19,000 students across 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and one academy. Five schools in the district have earned National Blue Ribbon recognition: Coronado Heights Elementary, James L. Dennis Elementary, Putnam City North High School, Wiley Post Elementary and Will Rogers Elementary. CHARTER SCHOOLS Charter schools are public schools established by contract
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