Tahlequah: Schools & Education
11 public schools serve Tahlequah. Tahlequah Hs is the largest at 1,300 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,118 students.
- ~1,540 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
11 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,540 residents per school. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (11)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | BRIGGS, CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCH, GRAND VIEW, LOWREY, TAHLEQUAH |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 11 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,118 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 334 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| Schools Count | 11 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (2)
Colleges (1)
| 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 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (14)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Tahlequah Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 120 S. College |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 456-2581 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74464 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3055 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 34.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12