Wakita: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in Wakita. Medford Es is the largest at 238 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 753 students.
- ~48 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 48 residents per school. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | DEER CREEK-LAMONT, MEDFORD, POND CREEK-HUNTER |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4017020, 4019620, 4024720 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 753 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 66 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.40 |
| Schools Count | 7 |
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 | Northern Oklahoma College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Northern Oklahoma College |
| Nearest College · City | Tonkawa |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 628-6200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.0 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 | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 395-2342 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 123 S MAIN, MEDFORD OK 73759 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 11.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.6% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12