Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma · Photo: T3h wookiee · CC BY-SA 3.0Norman’s public schools outscore 63% of Oklahoma districts
In Norman, 35% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Oklahoma average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Norman, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oklahoma, not nationally.
From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Norman’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 35% and math 30% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,327 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
17 elementary schools, then six middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Le Monde Es, All Saints Catholic School (private), Terra Verde Discovery School (private), Victory Family School (private), Gingerbread Nursery School (private), Classen Montessori School (private), Rose Rock School (private) and Southwind Montessori (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Norman’s grade
B: better than 63% of Oklahoma school districts, #64 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores are above the Oklahoma average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Norman, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Norman · depends on your address
Norman North HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Norman HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,100 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Dimensions Academy
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Norman · depends on your address
Norman North HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,400 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Norman HS
Grades 9–12 · 2,100 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Dimensions Academy
Grades 9–12 · 561 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Norman’s public schools are run by Norman Public Schools, which also serves Goldsby. Parts of Norman (18%, 11%, 9% and 4% of its land) are served by Noble, Little Axe, Moore and Robin Hill Public School instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Norman vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Norman’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Norman | B | Norman |
| Moore | A− | Moore |
| Oklahoma City | — | — |
| Newcastle | A− | Newcastle |
| Noble | B | Noble |
| Slaughterville | B | Noble PK–12 · Lexington PK–12 |
Every school in Norman
37 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oklahoma’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Norman’s schools
Are Norman’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oklahoma: the public schools Norman children attend outscore 63% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #64 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Norman in?
Norman Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 16,048 students in 25 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Norman are served by Noble, Little Axe, Moore and Robin Hill Public School.
Where do Norman kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Norman North HS, Norman HS and Dimensions Academy.
What is Norman’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Norman Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.
How much does Norman spend per student?
$11,327 in Norman Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Norman?
Yes: All Saints Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 372 students), Terra Verde Discovery School (nonsectarian, grades PK–12, 280 students), Victory Family School (religious, grades PK–8, 150 students), Gingerbread Nursery School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 123 students), Classen Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–9, 68 students), Rose Rock School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 49 students) and Southwind Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 21 students). Norman also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Norman families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Norman → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oklahoma. Stars are from neighbors.