Talihina: Schools & Education
Talihina is served by 5 public schools. Talihina Es is the largest at 282 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 748 students.
- ~173 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 173 residents per school. 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | BUFFALO VALLEY, TALIHINA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 748 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 55 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.60 |
| 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eastern Oklahoma State College |
| Nearest College · City | Wilburton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 465-2361 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.4 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 | Talihina Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 900 Second Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 567-2002 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74571 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1560 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12