WESTERN GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 1300 S.W. 15th St., Oklahoma City OK 73108 Phone: 405.276.9170 Website: westerngateway.school Grades: Pre-K through 2nd Overview: Western Gateway Elementary School offers a dual-language program in English and Spanish for students in pre-K through second grade. The school also provides virtual and blended learning options. ONLINE LEARNING If traditional classrooms don’t fit your family’s needs, Oklahoma offers several accredited virtual and blended education options. EPIC Charter Schools is a free public online charter serving grades Pre-K through 12. The school provides personalized, full-time education that gives students flexibility and freedom. EPIC combines the convenience of online learning with one-on-one support from Oklahoma-certified teachers. To learn more, visit epiccharterschools.org PRIVATE EDUCATION Oklahoma County has 44 private schools educating nearly 10,000 students. About 73% of these schools are religiously affiliated. To view a list of area schools, visit ABetterLifeOKC.com/education/private-schools. CHILDCARE The OKC 10-county region has more than 1,100 daycare providers. The average weekly cost is $143 at centers and $132 for in-home care. For a list of childcare resources, visit RainbowFleet.org.
For more than 130 years, the University of Oklahoma has pursued academic and research excellence to benefit all people. With campuses in Norman, OKC and Tulsa, OU inspires the next generation of leaders and advances the state and society through innovation. The university has seen record fundraising and legislative support, and in fall 2024 welcomed its largest, most diverse and academically qualified class. Oklahoma State University, located 66 miles north of OKC, earned the Truman Honor Institute designation after producing 15 Truman Scholars. Study.com ranked OSU fourth nationally for best online bachelor’s degrees. In 2021, the Princeton Review named OSU one of the top schools in the Western region. The Donald W. Reynolds School of Architecture ranks among the top 20 in the U.S. The University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond, has strong ties throughout the OKC metro. Founded in 1890, UCO serves nearly 14,000 students and offers 119 undergraduate and 80 graduate programs from its main campus and metro facilities. The university focuses on building student confidence through transformative learning. Other higher education institutions in the metro area include Langston University, Mid-America Christian University and Oklahoma Baptist University.
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Oklahoma’s career and technology system is nationally recognized. Greater OKC has nine technology centers and 18 campuses that provide training for high school and post-secondary students. These centers also offer education services to local businesses across many skill areas. HIGHER EDUCATION Greater OKC is home to 18 colleges and universities. Nearly 132,000 students pursue graduate and undergraduate degrees here. Two Division I universities in the region offer world-renowned education.
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