Altus: Schools & Education
10 public schools serve Altus. Altus Hs is the largest at 921 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,966 students.
- ~1,865 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,865 residents per school. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | ALTUS, NAVAJO |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 10 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,966 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 237 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.70 |
| Schools Count | 10 |
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.
Schools (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Western Oklahoma State College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Altus |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 477-2000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.1 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 (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Altus Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 421 N. Hudson |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 477-2890 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73521 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 11 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12