Oklahoma Snapshot
1,809
Public Schools in Oklahoma
103
Colleges in Oklahoma
57.0%
Avg Completion Rate
How Oklahoma compares
Oklahoma
56.95%
National Average
56.52%
Oklahoma's avg completion rate is 0.8% higher than the national average.
Oklahoma Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Oklahoma — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
13 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Sep 1
Homeschool Regulation
No notice, testing, or oversight required
School Choice
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (2023) — universal
Per-Pupil Spending
32% below national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5% above national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Oklahoma
Oklahoma requires school attendance from age 5 through age 18 — a total of 13 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Oklahoma, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Sep 1.
Homeschool Laws in Oklahoma
Oklahoma falls in the none regulation tier (HSLDA classification). No notice, testing, or oversight required.
- Notice to authorities required: No
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
No notification required; full parental autonomy
School Choice in Oklahoma
Oklahoma offers universal school choice — any K-12 student is eligible regardless of income or zoning.
- Education Savings Account (ESA)
- School voucher program
- Tax credit scholarship program
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (2023) — universal
School Spending & Class Size in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spends $10,430 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 32% below national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 5% above national avg (14.5).
How Oklahoma compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Connecticut | 5–18 | Low | None | $22,769 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Oklahoma?
Mubboo tracks 664 ZIP codes in Oklahoma via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Oklahoma's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Oklahoma's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Oklahoma compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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