Bartlesville, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Bartlesville

Bartlesville Public Schools serves the city of Bartlesville and the surrounding area of Washington County, operating as the district for a community with a long history tied to the oil and gas industry. The district itself is the largest in the county, enrolling students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across nine schools: six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one comprehensive high school. The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable population of students who identify as two or more races and a significant American Indian or Alaska Native presence, reflecting the regional demographics of northeastern Oklahoma. Hispanic students make up the next largest group, and the district has smaller shares of Black and Asian students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals or who receive special education or English learner services was not available.

On state assessments, Bartlesville’s overall academic proficiency across math, English language arts, and science places it in the top quartile among Washington County’s five districts. That top-tier position in a small-county comparison is a meaningful strength, though the absolute rates themselves tell a more measured story. In math, proficiency rates decrease as students advance, starting around the halfway mark in third grade and falling to roughly one in six students scoring proficient or above by eighth grade. English language arts follows a similar downward pattern, with third grade around one in three proficient, sliding to about one in four by eighth grade. Science scores, tested in fifth and eighth grades, sit in the middle third of that range. These numbers are consistent with a broader pattern seen in many districts across Oklahoma, where post-pandemic recovery and state cut-score adjustments in 2024-25 have reset the bar, making year-to-year comparisons unreliable. A parent exploring this district should be aware that while Bartlesville holds a strong relative position locally, the proficiency rates in the upper grades leave room for growth, and it would be worth asking the district directly what interventions or supports are in place for middle school math and reading.

The district posts a single high school, and data on its graduation rate was not provided in this profile. Similarly, civil rights data and specific course access information were absent, limiting what can be said about discipline equity, advanced coursework participation, or career and technical education pathways. Bartlesville voters approved a bond issue funding facility upgrades, technology, transportation, and classroom resources. The district has since opened a new facility at Madison Middle School and completed additions and renovations at Central Middle School, tangible capital improvements that change the daily learning environment for middle school students.

Chronic absenteeism is a soft spot. The rate reported by the district places it below the midpoint among the county’s districts, and at a level that warrants a closer look from parents concerned about consistent attendance as a foundation for learning. Per-pupil spending sits in the middle range, upper half, among the county’s districts, suggesting funding is adequate but not unusually generous by local standards.

The housing market connected to this district is mixed. Home values show a wide spread, with the highest-priced properties concentrated in the 74006 zip code and more modest values in the older 74003 area and the smaller Dewey 74029 zip code. The district-level weighted home value falls below both the state and national medians, making Bartlesville a more affordable market relative to the broader country. Rental costs follow a similar pattern, with the weighted rent index moderate by national measures. The mortgage-versus-rent comparison tilts favorably toward buying if a family can manage a down payment and the current mortgage rate.

For a family considering Bartlesville, the district offers a conventional suburban and small-city public school experience with a full pre-K through twelfth grade structure and recent facility investments. Its academic standing is strong within its immediate county but reflects the broader challenge of middle and upper-grade proficiency that is common across Oklahoma. The chronic absenteeism figure is a practical concern to raise in enrollment conversations. The absence of program detail means a parent should seek out the high school’s specific offerings in AP, concurrent enrollment, and career pathways directly from the school or district office.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

6,173

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 13%

Black 3%

White 52%

Asian 2%

Two+ 20%

Am. Indian / AK Native 10%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

9 schools are officially reported under this district.

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

48%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

28%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

15%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

27%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

27%

Grade 7

24%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

37%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$191,476

Year-over-year change+3.4%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$113K to $219K

vs. state typical0.86x

vs. national typical0.52x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
74006	Bartlesville	$219K	+3.1%	73.1%
74003	Bartlesville	$113K	+4.2%	23.4%
74029	Dewey	$140K	+4.6%	3.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,258/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$926 to $1,364/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
74006	Bartlesville	$1,364	—	73.1%
74003	Bartlesville	$926	—	23.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$966/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Annual rent / national median income18.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$292/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$221,765 (+2.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.