For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,372 students in Elk City, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Elk City, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Grades: PK-8
| 634 students
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-3
| 738 students
Elk City, Oklahoma ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Grades: 3-4
| 326 students
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Grades: 1-2
| 271 students
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Grades: PK-K
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elk City?
2 public preschools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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