Education: TulsaKids’ Family Favorites Winners and Finalists

In this important category, parents gave us their top choices for private, charter and virtual schools. It can be a great place to start your school or childcare search.

Favorite Childcare

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Happy Campers Academy

Parents know that their children will not only be happy, but also nurtured by trained professionals who understand the developmental steps of every age at Happy Campers. Great communication between families and the school, as well as an age-appropriate plan for infants through preschoolers make Happy Campers a top choice.

Finalists: CCO Kids Owasso; Primrose School of South Tulsa

Favorite Preschool

Parkview Baptist Weekday Preschool

Parkview is celebrating 50 years, so they must be doing something right. Classes that encourage language development, fine and gross motor skills, play areas inside and outside and a caring environment all make Parkview Baptist Weekday Preschool a family favorite!

Finalists: Kirk of the Hills Preschool; CCO Kids Owasso

Favorite Private Elementary

Metro Christian Academy. Photo by Ian Upton

Metro Christian Academy

For another year, Metro Christian Academy wins the top spot for elementary school. Parents like the small class sizes and excellent academics using a variety of learning tools and creative instruction. Students are also taught service to others and Christian character through respect, responsibility, regard for others, diligence and honor.

Finalists: All Saints Catholic School; Monte Cassino

Favorite Private Middle School

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Monte Cassino

At Monte Cassino, middle school begins in fifth grade and continues through eighth grade. Students are school leaders where they are encouraged to pursue intellectual and academic interests that prepare them for success in high school. Parents love the small class sizes and professional, experienced teachers.

Finalists: All Saints Catholic School; Metro Christian Academy

Favorite Private High School

Bishop Kelley

Outstanding academics, fine arts and sports in a Catholic Lasallian school prepare students for intellectual success, but also a purposeful life. TulsaKids’ readers chose Bishop Kelley for the well-rounded education that it offers all students as they prepare for college and life beyond high school.

Finalists: Holland Hall; Metro Christian Academy

Favorite Charter School

Tulsa Classical Academy

Parents like the classical liberal arts curriculum offered by Tulsa Classical Academy. Promoting life-long learning, wisdom and preparation for life is the school’s goal. The arts, physical education and Latin instruction are all part of the curriculum.

Finalists: Dove Schools; Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences

Favorite Virtual School

Epic Charter Schools

Epic serves approximately 30,000 students throughout Oklahoma using a personalized learning system that gives students one-on-one instruction. Parents who want or need their children to have flexibility in content, teaching and learning find Epic to be a top choice.

Finalists: Broken Arrow Virtual Academy; Dove Virtual Academy