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Mcalester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 282 students in Mcalester, OK, 7% of all K-12 students in Mcalester, OK are educated in private schools versus (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Oklahoma private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private schools in Mcalester, OK are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Mcalester ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lakewood Christian School
Lakewood Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
840 S George Nigh Expy
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 426-2000
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Map of Mcalester Christian Academy
Mcalester Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of Christ)
411 S 3rd St
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-4743
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Mcalester, OK ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
282
Students
-9.6% (-30 students) 10-yr
$3,220
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
+780.0% (+39.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Mcalester)
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
217 Schools
# Students
282 Students
40,836 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
2025141214179
2024141204172
2023156195174
2022149200185
2021149196180
2020149181171
2019152186175
2018152178172
2017142184180
2016156182178
2015156177167
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% Students of Color
44%
27%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202544%26%34%
202444%26%34%
202340%25%33%
202247%27%33%
202147%27%32%
202047%26%32%
20194%23%31%
20184%22%31%
20175%24%32%
20165%25%32%
20155%26%32%
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0.72
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
20250.720.620.65
20240.720.620.65
20230.730.620.65
20220.730.620.64
20210.730.620.64
20200.730.620.64
20190.450.600.63
20180.450.590.63
20170.350.590.61
20160.430.590.61
20150.430.590.61
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# American Indian Students
64 Students
1,361 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
3%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202523%4%1%
202423%5%1%
202321%3%1%
202221%4%2%
202121%3%1%
202021%4%1%
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# Asian Students
16 Students
1,585 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
20256%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20234%4%5%
20225%4%4%
20215%4%4%
20205%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
2,508 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
20256%6%9%
20246%6%9%
20235%6%9%
20226%5%8%
20216%6%9%
20206%5%9%
20191%4%8%
20181%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,620 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
20252%4%7%
20242%4%7%
20232%4%8%
20222%4%7%
20212%4%7%
20202%4%8%
20192%4%7%
20182%4%7%
20173%4%7%
20163%4%7%
20153%4%8%
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# White Students
123 Students
21,954 Students
% White Students
43%
55%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202544%56%52%
202444%56%52%
202339%55%52%
202240%54%54%
202140%54%54%
202040%56%54%
201969%57%56%
201869%59%56%
201779%57%58%
201672%58%58%
201572%57%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
116 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
55 Students
11,153 Students
% of Others Students
19%
28%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202519%26%26%
202419%25%26%
202328%28%25%
202225%29%25%
202125%29%25%
202025%27%24%
201928%28%24%
201828%25%23%
201717%28%22%
201624%27%22%
201524%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
18 Teachers
3,710 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202516:111:111:1
202416:111:111:1
202316:111:111:1
202217:111:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202017:112:112:1
201916:111:112:1
201816:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201614:111:112:1
201514:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
46%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202520%46%55%
202420%45%54%
202320%44%54%
202220%42%54%
202120%43%54%
202020%43%54%
201920%42%53%
201820%41%53%
201720%41%53%
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Average Class Size
20 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
2025201615
2024201615
2023201615
2022201615
2021201615
2020201515
2019201515
2018201515
2017201515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,220
$11,435

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
2025$3,220$11,499$15,012
2024$3,220$8,145$13,254
2023$3,220$7,102$12,626
2022$3,220$6,506$12,187
2021$3,220$6,474$11,800
2020$3,220$6,326$11,512
2019$3,220$5,816$11,293
2018$3,220$5,376$11,017
2017$3,220$5,464$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
22%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202522%36%34%
202422%31%34%
202322%30%34%
202222%29%33%
202122%29%33%
202022%28%32%
201922%27%31%
201822%28%30%
201722%28%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,565

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
2025$2,000$2,515$7,073
2024$2,000$2,158$6,930
2023$2,000$2,223$6,469
2022$2,000$2,215$6,289
2021$2,000$2,215$6,055
2020$2,000$2,066$5,921
2019$2,000$2,077$5,795
2018$2,000$2,328$5,456
2017$2,000$2,408$5,319
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearMcalester, OK AvgOklahoma (OK)National
202580%85%81%
202480%88%85%
202380%89%85%
202280%90%85%
202180%90%85%
202080%91%85%
201980%91%85%
201880%91%85%
201780%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Mcalester, OK?
The top ranked private schools in Mcalester, OK is Lakewood Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Mcalester?
2 private schools are located in Mcalester.
What percentage of students in Mcalester go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Mcalester are educated in private schools (compared to the OK state average of 6%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mcalester?
100% of private schools in Mcalester are religiously affiliated (most commonly Church of Christ and Christian).
Which private schools in Mcalester are often viewed compared to one another?

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