Private Schools
Private Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma
25 private schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal survey. Together they enroll 7,459 students: 9 Catholic, 11 other religious and 5 nonsectarian. 11 schools go through high school grades.
Schools listed
25
Go through high school
11
Median enrollment
174
Median students per teacher
10.2
Private schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Largest first. Students per teacher is the school’s own report.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Christian Academy | PK–12 | 1,040 | 12.2 | Christian |
| Lincoln Christian School | PK–12 | 937 | 11.2 | Christian |
| Bishop Kelley High School | 9–12 | 892 | 13.8 | Catholic |
| Monte Cassino School | PK–8 | 642 | 8 | Catholic |
| Cascia Hall Preparatory School | 6–12 | 544 | 10.4 | Catholic |
| Riverfield Country Day School | PK–12 | 422 | 7.7 | Nonsectarian |
| Marquette Catholic School | PK–8 | 400 | 15.7 | Catholic |
| St Pius X School | PK–8 | 323 | 11.5 | Catholic |
| School of St Mary | PK–8 | 253 | 13 | Catholic |
| Peace Academy | PK–12 | 216 | 4.4 | Islamic |
| Wright Christian Academy | PK–12 | 209 | 10.2 | Christian |
| Undercroft Montessori SchoolMontessori | PK–8 | 183 | 6.8 | Nonsectarian |
| Town & Country SchoolSpecial education | 2–12 | 174 | 8.3 | Nonsectarian |
| STS Peter & Paul Catholic School | PK–8 | 158 | 12.8 | Catholic |
| University SchoolSpecial program | PK–8 | 157 | 6.5 | Nonsectarian |
| Crossover Preparatory Academy | 6–12 | 130 | 8.1 | Christian |
| St Catherine School | PK–8 | 126 | 8.2 | Catholic |
| Lighthouse Christian Academy | K–12 | 102 | 12.8 | Pentecostal |
| Miss Helens Private School | PK–5 | 100 | 10.2 | Nonsectarian |
| The Little Light HouseEarly childhood | PK–K | 99 | 33 | Christian |
| Drexel Academy | PK–5 | 98 | 14 | Christian |
| Tulsa Adventist Academy | PK–12 | 96 | 11.4 | Seventh-Day Adventist |
| San Miguel School of Tulsa | 6–8 | 66 | 8.4 | Catholic |
| Christian Montessori AcademyMontessori | PK–7 | 50 | 10 | Christian |
| Mizel Jewish Community Day School | PK–5 | 42 | 5.1 | Jewish |
Getting in, and keeping up
- Private school entrance exams: format, scoring, and dates for the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT.
- OSTP practice tests and score levels, the test public schools in Oklahoma give.
- Using a 529 plan for K-12 tuition and tutoring.
- Colleges in Oklahoma, for families already looking ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How many private schools are in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
25 private schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma with at least 30 students answered the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe Survey. Schools that did not answer are not counted, so the real number is higher.
What is the largest private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Among schools that answered the survey, Metro Christian Academy in Tulsa is the largest, with 1,040 students in grades PK–12.
How big are classes at private schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
The survey reports students per teacher, not class size. The median private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma has 10.2 students per teacher and 174 students in total.
Do private schools require an entrance exam?
Many independent schools ask for the ISEE or SSAT, and many Catholic high schools use the HSPT. Each school sets its own rule, so check the admissions page of every school on your list.
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS), 2023-24 public-use data file, National Center for Education Statistics. Schools that answered the survey and enrolled at least 30 students. Amish schools are left out. Schools report their own figures, and a school that did not answer the survey does not appear.
