Okemah: Schools & Education
5 public schools serve Okemah. Oakes Es is the largest at 245 students (grades -1-3). Total enrollment: 1,120 students.
- ~438 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 438 residents per school. 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | BEARDEN, OKEMAH |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 865 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 63 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| 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.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wes Watkins Technology Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 12.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wes Watkins Technology Center |
| Nearest College · City | Wetumka |
| Nearest College · Phone | (405) 452-1222 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 12.8 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 | Okemah Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 301 South 2Nd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 623-1915 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74859 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| 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 | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12