2023 Best Schools in Nichols Hills

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 11-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  46 reviews

Senior: OSSM is a place that I am proud to tell people that I attend, but the stress of being there makes it hard to appreciate in the moment. Just like any school, there are things that I wish were different, but they are severely amplified because we live with them every day. Even so, the stress and difficulties are what bring everyone together and make a strong supportive community of intelligent individuals. There have been many moments where I consider giving up, dropping out, and going back to my home high school. Whether it is for pride or for completion, most of us stay and finish. Coming to OSSM was one of the best, but also most difficult, decisions that I have ever made and I have never regretted it.... Read 46 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 150

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.18 out of 5  106 reviews

Middle School Student: Casady School is the best school in OKC. It cant even be compared. You see, Casady's education is top nautch for all subjects. All though Casady has the best education, if you want somewhere that has great sports this is not the school for you. The diversity is being worked on, but Casady support all religions! The teachers push you through challenges but will always have your back. Now, If you want to go to a great college, Casady is your prep school! Its safety is off the charts. Lots of security guards and drills practiced every year. Although Casady has a pretty bad sports rating its hockey is amazing! The food is delicious from SAGE dining! Different hot meals every day! The school is kept very clean. If your a parent you can help out with field trips, sign up to be a teacher lunch in, etc. They have great science, math, and technology classes, guaranteed to get you into a food college! Finally its music and arts. It has multiple programs! I recommend Casady for you!... Read 106 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 993

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  83 reviews

Junior: On the Heritage Hall campus, everyone is extremely kind, helpful, and cares for the well being of others. The academics are great and the teachers all genuinely want success for their students and will work very hard to see their students achieve their goals. Additionally, I really appreciate the adaptability of everyone at Heritage Hall especially as we all navigate our way through this pandemic. The administration works very closely with faculty and students to ensure that whether we are on campus or attending class virtually, all students are safe, healthy, and have a good learning environment.... Read 83 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 876

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  133 reviews

Alum: A very respectable school. Kids are not always super inviting. Great teachers. Kids will get a good education, but the workload can be excessive. AP classes are good but hard and I wouldn’t overload yourself or your kid! Coaches are a little excessive in their sport workload too. I think kids should be able to play a few different sports but it isn’t easy to play multiple sports here.... Read 133 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 717

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  276 reviews

Senior: I came to Harding Charter Preparatory High School in 2019 as a freshman with no friends. I did not know what to expect, but I knew it would be a significant change from my previous school based on Harding's excellent academic reputation. I was quickly welcomed with open arms and taken under the wings of the teachers. I was not treated as just another student but felt a personal connection with everyone. Harding has been my home for the past four years, and I have loved every minute of it. The workload was sometimes intense, but it was all worth it and has paid off. Thanks to Harding Charter Preparatory High School, the teachers, and the students, I now have 13 college acceptances and will attend postsecondary education for free. As a band member and captain of the soccer and cross-country teams, I have left my mark at Harding, and Harding has left its mark on me.... Read 276 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 524

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  194 reviews

Senior: It's an incredible school. Teachers highly encourage students to try their best and achieve their goals. We are considered the best high school in the state of Oklahoma. Our International Baccalaureate program is nationally ranked. The Visual Performing Arts program creates the most outstanding artists in Oklahoma. We've had students going to their dream schools such as Princeton. As a senior from Classen School of Advanced Studies, they provide one of the best educations I have ever been taught. The connection between teachers and students is very close. I highly suggest any student living around Oklahoma City to attend Classen.... Read 194 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 685

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: This school is a college prep school and provides disciplined, organized, vigorous education for your child. If you are looking for a better school for your child, I would highly recommend it.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 334

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: They have the most caring Teachers! They teach students academics as well as character. DSAE is the best choice and we highly recommend! My child has made so much growth since attending DSAE!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 486

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Edmond, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.42 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: As a current senior in Mercy School, I can say that I have enjoyed my experience at the school and have learned many things while being here. First things first, this school is an Islamic School and with that being said, you would have to be Muslim to attend the academic establishment. The school offers various tools such as Quran memorization, the Arabic language, and in-depth lessons on Shariah Law. The school is k-12, so there are children of all ages that attend the school. Students are respectful to school staff and to other students, making the overall atmosphere absolutely superb. The school offers a variety of different activities such as soccer teams for the lower grades and the National Honor Society for higher grades. I can personally say that I am thankful to my parents for putting me in this school due to the fact that it made me into the person I am today and has paved the path for a future to look forward to.... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 293

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Edmond Public Schools, OK•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: It was a fun learning environment and all the teachers were fun and understanding. There isn't that much homework tbh, it's just work u don't finish in class. I moved in the middle of 6th and all the student were super welcoming. There are alot of different electives so you can do what makes you happy. Some kids are a little immature but it can be fun and they make the kids want to go to school.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,081

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  120 reviews

Junior: Mount St. Mary Catholic High School is a great place to find a home inside of a school. All of the students are very friendly and the smaller classes leave room for collaboration and individual teaching. The school does have a uniform, which can be beneficial for some students. They are also stricter on things such as phones and personal expression. Students cannot dye their hair, have piercings or tattoos, and have to follow strict dress code when we have out-of-uniform days. However, we have an amazing student body with great school spirit, and the student sections at games are loud and supportive. The sports programs are also great and inclusive.... Read 120 reviews

• grade A

• Students 388

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  58 reviews

Junior: I'm a current junior at Crossings Christian School and have been attending since 2nd grade. Crossings has a rigorous academic curriculum that not only teaches me the material needed to graduate but also allows me to find the connection of high school studies to the real world. The theater, vocals, and fine arts departments are wonderful! However, I would love to have more people involved in choir, band, orchestra, and musicals. I would like to say a big thank you to the teachers! My teachers at Crossings truly do want me to understand the topic, and they look out for my best interests always.... Read 58 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,112

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Excellent teachers and administration! My child has excelled, in part because of the caring staff and personal relationships that teachers develop with students. The academics are challenging but manageable, with difficult projects and papers broken down into smaller assignments. The sports program has been developing in the last couple years, and is rapidly gaining steam. Highly Recommend.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 804

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: It's a good school, but very little. There isn't much chance to meet very many friends. The community is isolated which is off putting. We don't attend the Adventist Church so that limits our social connection, however.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 48

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  167 reviews

Senior: This school has an amazing community and family environment within the people that attend. The staff and students are all very nice and make everything more comfortable and easy to attend the school. All the clubs and art opportunities bring out the creativity in all of the students and just creates a more colorful and fun environment. I am very glad that I got to attend this school and hope that in the years to come that the students enjoy it. Hopefully things only get better from here!... Read 167 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 337

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Edmond, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.61 out of 5  76 reviews

Parent: My daughter - we'll keep her name anonymous for time bein - met one of the loves of her life (we'll call him P for now) which resurrected her GPA after a freshmen year of jumping from boy to boy. The teachers helped guide her in making better decisions and eventually got her to stop smoking the weeds. (If only they could do that for her mother now... ) Helping students in need is the specialty of Oklahoma Christin Schools. Contrary to some of the single star reviews on this website, the administration truly care about correcting wrong behavior and seeing the students become Goodly men and women. Now my daughter is going on to Baylor with her newfound husband! THANKS YOU OCS!!!... Read 76 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 989

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Edmond, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  40 reviews

Senior: Great school! Very small town feel with very small classes and teachers are very engaging. Nice Christian environment with great staff!... Read 40 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 495

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Del City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  53 reviews

Senior: It’s a great community that fosters a Christian worldview. However, it is a lot harder new people to acquiesce to the school. If you don’t fully buy in, you can be unconsciously pushed out. Other than that, great school.... Read 53 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 615

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.67 out of 5  46 reviews

Parent: I've been at Dove Science Academy since 8th grade and Im am going to graduate from Dove this year. Dove instilles the importance of disipline from a young age and expects all students to follow the rules, dress codes, and student conducts accordingly. The highschool buliding is staffed with teachers who are genuienly intrested in teacher and seeing student acheive. The one downside is the school is lacking school spirt, everything is all about acedemics which is wonderful and necessary for being ranked as a top school but all work and no play becomes draining.... Read 46 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 343

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK•

• 5-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade B+

• Students 766

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Oklahoma City Public Schools, OK•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a contemporary student here at Belle Isle Enterprise, and as an eighth grader just about to move on to high school, I thought middle school was an amazing experience! The academics challenged me, but also pushed me forward, and the staff there are all wonderfully kind. The transition from elementary to middle school was not forced, and I felt that I slid smoothly into middle school; rather than if I went to Classen SAS for middle school (as I have heard from students that went there) that it was more hectic, and more like a slap in the face as a transition from elementary to middle school. However, high school is a completely different story. Anyhow, like I have stated before, I thought Belle Isle was a great experience, and I wholeheartedly suggest that you consider attending or having your child attend at Belle Isle Enterprise Middle School.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 552

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Santa Fe South, OK•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  37 reviews

Senior: My experience has been great! Through their concurrent enrollment program, I was able to take college classes as a high school student -- earning an associates degree. I met wonderful teachers that care about their students. My peers are a mixed of hard working individuals that value their education. My school, however, is not a traditional high school. For example, my school heavily focuses on academics, removing the excitement in being a high schooler. Overall, I have loved my experience here and would recommend this school to students who are ambitious and passionate for education.... Read 37 reviews

• grade B

• Students 203

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Del City, OK•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  48 reviews

Senior: It has been absolutely a phenomenal, personal, amazing experience. The people and experiences and family atmosphere I have been able to get to be a part of is unlike anything else. I have made lifelong relationships with teachers and few administrators. Most of all I am prepared for life and I have people that I will love and be friends with forever.... Read 48 reviews

• grade B

• Students 590

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  48 reviews

Senior: They prepare their students to succeed in college and beyond. The curriculum pushes students to think beyond their perceived limits. Students are given the opportunity to experience the corporate environment through the schools corporate work study program. The school withholds a strong community of less than 400 students. With the student body being so small, the teachers are able to engage with the students personally as they navigate the schools tough curriculum, as well as while preparing for their future's .... Read 48 reviews

• grade B

• Students 115

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Oklahoma City, OK•

• Public School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Works Here: We are a team, expecting the best out of each other 🎉 teachers and students. Our students are bright and willing to learn. Our teachers are prepared and have high standards for each student. Our administration is supportive of both students and teachers.... Read 5 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 309

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1