Waurika: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Waurika. Waurika Es is the largest at 231 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 456 students.
- ~668 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 668 residents per school. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | WAURIKA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 456 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 31 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Red River Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Red River Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Duncan |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 255-2903 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.0 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.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Waurika Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 203 S. Meridian |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 228-3274 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73573 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2146 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 15.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12