Farmington is served by the Newcastle School District, home of the Racers, and Farmington families will attend Newcastle Elementary, Newcastle Middle, and Newcastle High School. The Newcastle district serves around 2,200 students and boasts some of the state’s highest-rated schools, with nationally recognized teachers and instructional programs. Newcastle schools are ranked in the top 20% of all public schools in Oklahoma and consistently earn high marks for math and reading proficiency and graduation rate.

Getting Around

Farmington is just off HWY 62/S. Main St., which takes you straight to HWY 9 (south) in less than 5 minutes toward I-35 (less than 10 minutes). You can also take it directly to I-44, which heads northwest to SW OKC (less than 10 minutes away) or southwest onto the H.E. Bailey Turnpike. Five minutes up HWY 62 also gets you to HWY 37 and the TriCity area, a commercial retail area that serves Blanchard, Newcastle, and Tuttle. This convenient access to I-44, HWY 37, and HWY 9 puts Farmington equidistant from Norman, Mustang, and OKC.

Nearby communities

Newcastle is a sprawling, fast-growing suburb just southwest of Oklahoma City with a charming small-town feel, plenty of rural spaces, and all the amenities of a metropolitan area. Main Street/HWY 62 runs north and south through the historic section of town, connecting Newcastle to Blanchard to the north and the TriCity area to the north. Schools are just minutes away and easily accessible, as is plenty of dining and local shopping. Newcastle enjoys strong community support and vibrant youth sports leagues that draw families from across the TriCity area.

Major employers in Newcastle the area

Farmington is well-positioned between SW OKC and Norman with easy access to major metro areas like Moore, Mustang, and downtown Oklahoma City, all less than 30 minutes away. This puts Farmington residents a short commute away from major employers like:

• Amazon

• Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.

• Will Rogers World Airport

• Oklahoma City Community College

• Dell

• UPS

• Great Plains Coca-Cola bottling company

• University of Oklahoma

• Norman Regional Hospital

• Johnson Controls