For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,588 students in Nowata County, OK.
The top ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK are Oklahoma Union High School, Oklahoma Union Elementary School and South Coffeyville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata County, OK public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 27% statewide average). Schools in Nowata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Nowata County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oklahoma Union High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Oklahoma Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
South Coffeyville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Nowata High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Oklahoma Union Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Nowata Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-1346
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #88.
South Coffeyville Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK?
The top ranked public schools in Nowata County, OK include Oklahoma Union High School, Oklahoma Union Elementary School and South Coffeyville High School.
How many public schools are located in Nowata County?
8 public schools are located in Nowata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata County?
Nowata County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public schools in Nowata County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nowata County include: Nowata High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School, South Coffeyville High School vs. Oklahoma Union High School, Oklahoma Union High School vs. South Coffeyville High School
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