Nowata: Schools & Education
Nowata is served by 3 public schools. Nowata Es is the largest at 379 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 751 students.
- ~1,181 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,181 residents per school. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | NOWATA |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 751 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 48 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| 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 | Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Oklahoma Wesleyan University |
| Nearest College · City | Bartlesville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 333-6151 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.3 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 | Nowata City-County Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 224 South Pine |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 273-3363 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74048 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1690 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12