For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 279 students in the neighborhood of Uptown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK.
The top ranked public middle schools in Uptown Oklahoma City are Dove Science Academy Middle School and Putnam Heights Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Oklahoma public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 24% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle school average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dove Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5537 Nw Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 524-9762
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 524-9762
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Northwest 36th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 587-2700
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
(405) 587-2700
Grades: 5-8
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Uptown Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK include Dove Science Academy Middle School and Putnam Heights Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptownlahoma Citylahoma City?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptownlahoma Citylahoma City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptownlahoma Citylahoma City?
the neighborhood of Uptownlahoma Citylahoma City public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oklahoma public middle schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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