Private schools in Oklahoma
PCTC pays $5,000 to $7,500 per student, by household income. Any Oklahoma family paying private school tuition; lower incomes receive the larger credit and priority.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
39,604 students received the credit in the most recent Tax Commission report. The annual cap rose from $250 million to $275 million in August 2026 and demand is near it.
By city
The number is how many private schools sit within 12 miles.
- Oklahoma City (68)
- Tulsa (52)
- Edmond (50)
- Midwest City (41)
- Broken Arrow (39)
- Moore (39)
- Yukon (28)
- Owasso (22)
- Norman (21)
- Sapulpa (17)
- Ardmore (4)
- Bartlesville (4)
- Claremore (4)
- Enid (4)
- McAlester (3)
- Muskogee (3)
- Ponca City (3)
- Shawnee (3)
- Stillwater (2)
By kind of school
By county
- Adair County (1)
- Bryan County (1)
- Canadian County (6)
- Carter County (4)
- Central Oklahoma City County (5)
- Cherokee County (1)
- Cleveland County (10)
- Comanche County (2)
- Cooper County (1)
- Craig County (1)
- Creek County (3)
- Custer County (2)
- Downtown County (1)
- Eagle Hill County (1)
- Garfield County (5)
- Gatewood UCD County (1)
- Grady County (1)
- Heritage Hills County (1)
- Irving County (1)
- Jackson County (1)
- Kay County (3)
- Kingfisher County (1)
- Logan County (1)
- Mayes County (1)
- McClure Park County (1)
- Mingo Valley County (1)
- Muskogee County (3)
- Northeast Oklahoma City County (1)
- Northwest Oklahoma City County (4)
- Oklahoma County (41)
- Okmulgee County (1)
- Osage County (2)
- Other areas (48)
- Payne County (2)
- Pittsburg County (2)
- Pottawatomie County (2)
- Rogers County (3)
- South Oklahoma City County (3)
- Southeast Oklahoma City County (1)
- Southwest Oklahoma City County (3)
- Texas County (1)
- Tulsa County (34)
- Uptown Oklahoma City County (1)
- Walt Whitman County (1)
- Washington County (2)
- Woodward County (1)
The largest private schools in Oklahoma
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Christian School | PreK-12 | 1,111 |
| Crossings Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 1,050 |
| Metro Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 1,040 |
| Lincoln Christian School ✓ | PreK-12 | 937 |
| Casady School ✓ | PreK-12 | 922 |
| Bishop Kelley High School, Inc. ✓ | 9-12 | 892 |
| The Academy of Classical Christian Midtown Campus | PreK-12 | 871 |
| Heritage Hall ✓ | PreK-12 | 870 |
| The Acad of Classical Chrn Studies | PreK-12 | 862 |
| The Academy of Classical Christian Studies ✓ | PreK-12 | 859 |
| Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School ✓ | 9-12 | 751 |
| Monte Cassino School ✓ | PreK-8 | 642 |
| Christian Heritage Academy ✓ | K-12 | 640 |
| Summit Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 638 |
| Oklahoma Christian Academy | PreK-12 | 547 |
Run your own numbers
What would you pay?
PCTC pays between $5,000 and $7,500 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How much does Oklahoma pay toward private school?
$5,000 to $7,500 per student, by household income.
Who can get it?
Any Oklahoma family paying private school tuition; lower incomes receive the larger credit and priority.
Is there still room?
39,604 students received the credit in the most recent Tax Commission report. The annual cap rose from $250 million to $275 million in August 2026 and demand is near it.
How do I know a school takes PCTC?
Schools marked “Registered for the tax credit” appear on the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s registered-schools file dated September 3, 2026.