McAlester: Schools & Education
McAlester is served by 11 public schools. Mcalester Hs is the largest at 957 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,597 students.
- ~1,646 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
11 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,646 residents per school. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (11)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | FRINK-CHAMBERS, HAYWOOD, MCALESTER, TANNEHILL |
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 11 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,597 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 222 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.20 |
| Schools Count | 11 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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 | Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | McAlester |
| Nearest College · Phone | (918) 465-2323 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.7 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 (8)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mcalester Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 401 North Second |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 426-0930 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 74501 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2989 |
| 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 | 21.0% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12