Tonkawa: Schools & Education
Tonkawa is served by 3 public schools. Tonkawa Es is the largest at 462 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 854 students.
- ~1,005 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,005 residents per school. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | TONKAWA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 854 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 54 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.80 |
| 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Pioneer Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Ponca City |
| Nearest College · Phone | (580) 762-8336 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.5 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 8 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Tonkawa Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 216 N. Seventh |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 628-3366 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74653 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 5 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.3% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12