For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 397 students in Talihina, OK.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK are Talihina Elementary School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Talihina, OK public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 26% statewide average). Elementary schools in Talihina have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Talihina, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Talihina, OK include Talihina Elementary School and Buffalo Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Talihina?
2 public elementary schools are located in Talihina.
What is the racial composition of students in Talihina?
Talihina public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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