Gideon: Schools & Education
Gideon schools: 20 public schools. Tahlequah Hs is the largest at 1,300 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,086 students.
- ~8 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
27 K-12 schools serving the area — about 8 residents per school. 52.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (27)
| School Districts · Districts | KEYS, WOODALL, WOODALL, LEA-4006420, FORT GIBSON |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 12 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4000033, 4000755, 4005430, 4006420, 4011970 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,095 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 345 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee |
| Nearest College · City | Muskogee |
| Nearest College · Phone | 91868763837900 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 456-2581 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 120 S. COLLEGE, TAHLEQUAH OK 74464 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 52.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12