Poteau: Schools & Education
5 public schools serve Poteau. Poteau Hs is the largest at 636 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,182 students.
- ~1,792 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,792 residents per school. 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | POTEAU |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,182 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 139 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.70 |
| Schools Count | 5 |
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 | Carl Albert State College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Poteau |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 647-1200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.6 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 | Poteau - Patrick Lynch Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 S. Mckenna Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 647-4444 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74953 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2548 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 6 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.4% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12