Private schools in Pittsburg County, OK
3 schools. About 156 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s PCTC list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Garden of Eden Christian Academy ✓ | On the state list; not in the federal survey | |
| Lakewood Christian School ✓ | K-12 | 148 |
| McAlester Christian Academy | PreK-K | 8 |
Pittsburg County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in McAlester
- Among Oklahoma counties
- 14th most private schools of 40; 1% of the state’s 267
- Typical school
- 148 students (1 reporting)
- Students per teacher
- 8 typical, 8 to 8 across 2 schools
- State program
- Refundable tax credit, a maximum of $5,000 to $7,500 per student, set by household income
How PCTC works - Public charter schools
- 1 in the county, tuition-free and not counted here
Charter schools in Oklahoma
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit schools, list dated September 3, 2026, checked November 2, 2026.
- Award and rules: Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, official page, read October 2, 2026.
- Public charter schools: NCES Common Core of Data, public school directory 2025-26 (preliminary), loaded October 8, 2026.
Cities in and around Pittsburg County
Neighboring counties
- Okmulgee County (1)
- Pontotoc County (1)
- Muskogee County (4)
- Choctaw County (1)
- Sequoyah County (1)
- Okfuskee County (1)
- Bryan County (3)
- Pottawatomie County (3)
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