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Schools in Sapulpa · Sapulpa Public Schools

Sapulpa’s public schools outscore 59% of Oklahoma districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Sapulpa, 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.

#69of 130 Oklahoma townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Oklahoma state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
28%
▲ 1 pts vs OK 27%
2021–22
Math proficiency
27%
▲ 2 pts vs OK 25%
2021–22
Graduate on time
85%
▲ 4 pts vs OK 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.3K
▲ 1% vs OK $12.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.3
OK 16.1 · larger classes
Schools in town
10
3,714 students on the public path
In brief

Sapulpa’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 28% and math 27% in spring 2022, against 27% and 25% statewide; 85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,298 per student, against $12,210 across Oklahoma (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Sapulpa MS, then Sapulpa HS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Eagle Point Christian Academy (private) and Westside Christian Academy (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sapulpa’s grade

B Test scoresB− Graduation

B: better than 59% of Oklahoma school districts, #69 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oklahoma average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Oklahoma school districts we grade (522)Better than 59%
Lower resultsHigher results
Oklahoma towns with similar household incomes (340)Better than 55%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,747 test results and a graduating class of 292 could put Sapulpa anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Sapulpa’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,745 in math, 1,749 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sapulpa, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–54 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressC to A+
6–7Sapulpa MSSapulpa Public SchoolsC
10–12Sapulpa HSSapulpa Public SchoolsB

Sapulpa’s public schools are run by Sapulpa Public Schools. Parts of Sapulpa (9%, 5%, 4%, 4% and 3% of its land) are served by Lone Star Public School, Allen-Bowden Public School, Tulsa, Kellyville and Pretty Water 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.

Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading28%
State average 27.2% · 1749 students tested
Math27%
State average 24.9% · 1745 students tested

Sapulpa vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Oklahoma towns that share Sapulpa’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SapulpaBSapulpa
KellyvilleA−Kellyville
JenksAJenks PK–12 · Bixby PK–12
TulsaDTulsa
Mounds—Mounds
KieferB+Kiefer
Sand SpringsBSand Springs
GlenpoolBGlenpool

Every school in Sapulpa

10 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).

District schools in Sapulpaby address
Other public schools in Sapulparun by other districts or the state
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

Questions about Sapulpa’s schools

Are Sapulpa’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Oklahoma: the public schools Sapulpa children attend outscore 59% of Oklahoma’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #69 of 130 Oklahoma towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sapulpa in?

Sapulpa Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,714 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sapulpa are served by Lone Star Public School, Allen-Bowden Public School, Tulsa, Kellyville and Pretty Water Public School.

Where do Sapulpa kids go to high school?

Sapulpa HS, with 1,015 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Sapulpa’s graduation rate?

85% of the class of 2023 in Sapulpa Public Schools graduated in four years, against 81% across Oklahoma.

How much does Sapulpa spend per student?

$12,298 in Sapulpa Public Schools (FY2024), against $12,210 across Oklahoma. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Sapulpa?

Yes: Eagle Point Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 203 students) and Westside Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 37 students).

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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.