Yukon, OK - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Yukon

Yukon Public Schools serves a large student population across the full PK-12 range in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The district operates twelve schools, including elementary schools, intermediate schools, a middle school, and a high school. Academic performance on the state’s OSTP assessments shows a mixed picture. In math, proficiency rates across grades 3 through 8 cluster in a range that a parent would likely describe as modest, with the higher elementary grades posting somewhat stronger results than the middle grades, where the rate drops by a notable margin. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with proficiency rates that sit at roughly a third or below across all tested grades. Science results, available for grades 5 and 8, also land in a similar band, with the eighth-grade rate a bit higher than the fifth. Overall, the district’s combined proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Canadian County’s districts, meaning that while the numbers are not high in an absolute sense, the district is performing at a level typical for its county and somewhat better than several of its immediate neighbors. Chronic absenteeism, however, is a softer spot, with a rate that falls below the county median. Families may want to ask the district about what programs or supports are in place to address attendance.

The student body is large and racially and economically diverse. White students make up the majority, and a substantial share of students identify as Hispanic, with smaller but meaningful populations of students who are two or more races, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and on students with disabilities or English learner status were not available. No information was reported on discipline, course access, or staffing ratios either, so a parent would want to ask the district directly about class sizes, advanced coursework availability, and student support services.

Housing in the district is centered strongly in the town of Yukon, with a much smaller share of homes in the El Reno, Piedmont, and Oklahoma City ZIP codes that also fall within the district’s boundaries. Home values in the Yukon area sit near the middle of the national market and slightly above the state median, while rents are roughly in line with the national average as a share of household income. A typical home purchase carries an estimated monthly mortgage that is a bit higher than the average rent, reflecting a market where buying and renting are both within reach for many working families but may feel tight for those on lower incomes. The district’s per-pupil spending is in the lower range among Canadian County’s districts, a point that parents may want to consider alongside the programs and resources they value most.

The district’s brief, based on publicly reported information, did not turn up any recent major changes such as boundary shifts, leadership turnover, or program expansions that would alter a family’s decision. That stability may appeal to those looking for continuity, though it also means there is little to point to as a recent area of emphasis or improvement. For a family weighing Yukon against other options in Canadian County, the district offers a familiar, established setting with a student body that reflects the area’s growing diversity, academic results that are in the middle of the pack locally, and a housing market that is moderate by national standards.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,521

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 21%

Black 6%

White 55%

Asian 2%

Two+ 12%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

INDEPENDENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHL

PARKLAND ES

LAKEVIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

YUKON MS

REDSTONE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

SKYVIEW ES

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

22%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

30%

Grade 3

26%

Grade 4

31%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

27%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

34%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$272,509

Year-over-year change+1.2%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$191K to $338K

vs. state typical1.23x

vs. national typical0.74x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
73099	Yukon	$275K	+1.3%	96.7%
73127	Oklahoma City	$191K	+0.2%	2.7%
73036	El Reno	$194K	+2.7%	0.4%
73078	Piedmont	$338K	+1.5%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,592/mo

Year-over-year change+1.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$1,178 to $1,607/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
73099	Yukon	$1,604	+1.0%	96.7%
73127	Oklahoma City	$1,178	+3.5%	2.7%
73036	El Reno	$1,263	+5.3%	0.4%
73078	Piedmont	$1,607	—	0.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,375/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

Annual rent / national median income22.8%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$216/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)

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