Oklahoma Private Schools
Additionally, Oklahoma’s private schools offer unique learning environments that may include smaller class sizes, a specific religious tradition, or a differentcurriculum than is available in your district school. There are more than 220 private schools across the state of Oklahoma.
Private schools do charge tuition. The average tuition for private schools in the state is$7,573for elementary schools and$8,647for high schools.
Education Funding Opportunities:
However, Oklahoma students in certain underperforming schools or who meet certain income guidelines (income at or less than $166,500 for a family of four in 2023-24) can qualify for state-run scholarship programs. And, students with disabilities may be eligible for theLindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship. Oklahoma recently this program, removing the requirement that applicants previously attended public school. If you think a private school may be best for your child, you can always ask if other funding is available through private sources.
Plus, in 2023, lawmakers passed theOklahoma Parental Tax Credit Act. All students enrolling in an accredited private school canapplyfor a refundable income tax credit.The credit will cover $5,000-$7,500 of private school tuition costs, with families earning less than $150,000 receiving first priority. In Oklahoma,0.4% of all K-12 studentsare participating in a private school choice program.You can findall the details in ourfull explainer.
Learn more atPrivate School Review: Oklahoma.
