Bethany: Schools & Education
There are 9 public schools in Bethany. Earl Harris Es is the largest at 761 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 4,432 students.
- ~2,284 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,284 residents per school. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | BETHANY, PUTNAM CITY |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,432 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 284 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.60 |
| Schools Count | 9 |
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 (2)
Colleges (2)
| Nearest College · Name | Southern Nazarene University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Bethany |
| Nearest College · Phone | (405) 789-6400 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.2 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 (4)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Bethany Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 7941 Nw 23Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (405) 789-8363 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 73008 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3640 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 24.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12