Panama: Schools & Education
Panama schools: 3 public schools. Panama Es is the largest at 428 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 730 students.
- ~472 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 472 residents per school. 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | PANAMA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 730 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 46 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.90 |
| 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 | Carl Albert State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 9.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Carl Albert State College |
| Nearest College · City | Poteau |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 647-1200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.7 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 | SPIRO PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 962-3461 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 208 SOUTH MAIN, SPIRO OK 74959 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 7.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12