Wister: Schools & Education
Wister is served by 2 public schools. Wister Es is the largest at 335 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 502 students.
- ~552 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 552 residents per school. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | WISTER |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 502 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 33 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | 7.0 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Carl Albert State College |
| Nearest College · City | Poteau |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 647-1200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.0 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 (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Wister Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 211 Plum Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (866) 261-3592 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74966 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1840 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 7.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12