John W. Rex Charter Elementary School

John Rex is easily seen by stone signs near the building.

John Rex is a charter school in downtown Oklahoma City.

John Rex is rated #74 in Oklahoma elementary schools.

John Rex was established 10 years ago in downtown OKC.

About 700 students attend John Rex Elementary.

John Rex is known for offering students an excellent education.

John Rex has earned an A grade on Niche.

John W. Rex Charter Elementary School

Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

500 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Arts District Neighborhood

3.5

4.5

735 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Joseph Pierce

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
36%

A-

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

36%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

50.5%

Female

49.5%

White

37%

Hispanic

25.9%

Black

18%

Two or more races

11.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.7%

Native American

2.3%

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School Rankings

#1 Best Charter ES in Oklahoma

#1 Best Charter MS in Oklahoma

#10 Best Public ES Teachers in Oklahoma

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 NicheUser

7/23/2019

I was a student at this school and it's all false marketing this school is not prestigious and does not use the downtown area. Also unless you are in the 50th percentile or under you learn nothing.

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5.0 parent

3/10/2021

My daughter is in kindergarten and even during a pandemic she has flourished! We feel so grateful to be a part of this amazing school. The staff is kind and all seem to know the children. My daughter’s teacher is the most patient and kind person with good communication with the parents. I absolutely...

5.0 parent

7/30/2019

My daughter loves John Rex School, and her teachers. We have a very positive experience so far. What we like about the school are (1) the STEAM curriculum, (2) utilizing different facilities in downtown like the library, myriad garden, and museum of art, (3) caring teachers with effective teaching t...

5.0 parent

10/26/2018

My daughter and I have loved this school. She will only be here for another year but it is by far the best school she's attended (we've done okc public and private schools as well).

5.0 parent

10/1/2018

My experience is great im glad i found this school for my kid

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$149K - $247K Price Range

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39 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

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201 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$480,000 Price

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14 Total Sales

5 in Attendance Zone

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List Price Range

$182K - $318K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$329,795

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

92%

Household Income

$86,453

% of College Grads

36%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,388 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

98.7%

Homes for Sale

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- 2 Baths
- 1,598 Sq Ft
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- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,066 Sq Ft
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72 Days On Market
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- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,641 Sq Ft
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74 Days On Market
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- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 361+ Sq Ft
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- 3.5 Baths
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- 1-2 Baths
- 534+ Sq Ft
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