2026 data 16 schools OK

Best Schools in Ada, OK

16 public K-12 schools in Ada from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

16 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2022-23 data.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions families make. This page ranks every public school in Ada, OK using a composite quality score based on student-teacher ratios, counselor access, gifted program availability, and attendance rates. All data comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data for the 2022-23 school year.

16
Schools
5,957
Students
Avg Quality
15.2:1
Avg Class Size

How the Ada Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Ada, OK enrolls 5,957 students across 16 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.2:1, Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The highest-ranked campus in Ada is Ada Jhs, scoring 52/100 (C-) with 581 enrolled students at the other level. Families should treat any single ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict — a school serving fewer at-risk students or offering more AP classes will score higher on resource-based composites even if individual teachers or programs elsewhere are stronger. The quality score framework is transparent and rebuilt from raw NCES and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) inputs, so each component can be inspected on the individual school pages linked in the table below.

Ada schools sit within multiple district boundaries, which matters for property taxes, redistricting votes, and bond measures. Each district files its own NCES F-33 financial return, meaning per-pupil spending can vary noticeably even between neighbouring campuses in the same city. Use the table to sort by enrollment, level, or district, then click any school name for campus-level demographics, Title I status, counselor and nurse staffing, AP courses, chronic-absenteeism rates, and district per-pupil spending. The sidebar links also connect Ada housing costs, wage data, and crime statistics — context many parents weigh alongside test-adjacent school signals when relocating.

Ada school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

Ada school enrollment ranges from 164 students (lowest) to 581 students (highest), a spread of 417 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape — a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ada student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 — near the typical range (US average ~16) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 16:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment — push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Ada is typically wider than the Ada-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data — Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Ada Jhs 52 C-
2. Ada Hs 59 C
3. Latta Es 45 D
4. Homer Es 53 C-
5. Hayes Es 39 F
6. Vanoss Es 48 D
7. Washington Es 52 C-
8. Byng Es 52 C-
9. Willard Es 55 C
10. Byng Jhs 50 C-
11. Ada Ec Ctr 44 D
12. Byng Hs 51 C-
13. Latta Hs 59 C
14. Francis Es 56 C
15. Latta Ms 56 C
16. Vanoss Hs 60 C+

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Ada, OK?

The top-rated school in Ada is Ada Jhs with a quality score of 52/100. There are 16 public schools in Ada with 5,957 total students.

How many schools are in Ada, OK?

Ada has 16 public schools with a total enrollment of 5,957 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.2:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.