
Educational opportunities for kids abound in the Oklahoma City metro. Our Education Guide helps parents sort through the endless options by highlighting incredible private schools and learning programs in OKC, Edmond, Norman, Moore, Yukon and beyond. Find private schools, preschool programs, field trip options and educational enrichment opportunities as well as other non-traditional, educational options like online and charter schools to discover the educational opportunities near you.
Heroes In Waiting is more than an anti-bullying program. They are a movement dedicated to the universal human rights of children everywhere, including the right to a safe environment to learn and grow. They unsubscribe to the labels of “bully”…
Empowering the future innovators iCode is a family-friendly computer science educational facility for kids in grades K-12. As a technology and coding school, they equip children with the tools for success in today’s information-driven world. Immersing kids in real-world problems…
Experience the dream of flight with a safe, high-energy adventure for ages 3 and up. Guests learn to fly stably in the wind tunnel before practicing controlled movement on their own. Whether it is a celebration, a first date or…
Kidokinetics has engaged children with their fun, high-energy sports and fitness classes since 1996, introducing physical education to boys and girls of all ages. They are a premier sports, fitness, health, and recreation program provider that comes to your preschool,…
The Lunar Sooners are a student-run, entirely volunteer organization affiliated with the University of Oklahoma's Department of Physics and Astronomy. They provide free astronomy outreach across the state through lectures, interactive demonstrations, telescope viewings and ask-an-astronomer Q&A panels. Their mission…
Play Academy is an accredited STEAM curriculum that combines real lessons with the games kids love. Their STEAM-accredited packages turn fun attractions into educational adventures where students learn through play. Each experience blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math with…
Mathnasium is a math-only learning center that helps children, from pre-K through high school and beyond, truly understand and enjoy math, meeting each one exactly where they are. Whether they need to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead,…
The centerpiece of this 15-acre garden is the Crystal Bridge Conservatory, home to thousands of tropical and desert plantings. Programs and field trips are offered to a variety of grade levels. Programs include “Rainforest Ecology” and “Plants We Eat,” both…
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers many educational, age-appropriate field trip programs that offer students the chance to explore various images and artifacts unique to the American West. Enjoy a variety of special programs focused on Oklahoma weather,…
Nature Explorers Preschool at the OKC Zoo is a fully accredited pre-school program for kids ages 2-5 providing hands-on outdoor activities that encourage children to make discoveries about the Zoo’s plants and animals. Outdoor and nature-based activities are important for…
Oklahoma A+ Schools Institute at UCO has a vision to create schools that work for everyone, particularly through arts integration. They are dedicated to igniting imagination, creativity and innovation in students, teachers and schools. The primary way they accomplish this…
Oklahoma City Ballet inspires students via ArtsReach, a free program that brings the art of dance to Oklahoma students, grades 1-12. Students will be treated to a performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. on Monday,…
Since its inception in 1972, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) has been dedicated to empowering learners and strengthening communities. Serving nearly 18,000 students, they are committed to producing leaders. “Student Success, Community Enrichment” is their mission – they offer more…
OKCMOA is dedicated to providing an activated museum space with interactive experiences and art-making activities for all ages. Drop-In Art occurs on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and features come-and-go activities that connect with the…
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic was founded in 1988 and celebrates over 30 years of beautiful music in OKC. The OKCPHIL offers a diverse range of concert experiences for children and families, including Discovery Family Series Concerts at Civic Center Music…
At the new, state-of-the-art Oklahoma Contemporary, visitors explore art and creativity through exhibitions, performances and educational programs for all ages. This multidisciplinary contemporary arts organization is an inclusive space with most exhibitions and programs offered for free. Along with exhibitions…
Founded in 1993, the Oklahoma Geological Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in Earth science education across Oklahoma. Through grants, scholarships and hands-on learning initiatives, the Foundation supports students, teachers and schools at all educational levels. Its…
The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a free library service for Oklahomans of all ages who are unable to read or hold regular print materials as a result of a visual, physical, perceptual or reading disability.…
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases. Its scientists focus on such critical research areas as cancer, diseases of aging,…
Oklahoma Parents for Student Achievement is an organization with a simple goal - to provide a high-quality education to all students in Oklahoma. They partner with education-centered organizations across the state and provide a platform for parents, and community leaders…