For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,812 students in Beckham County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beckham County, OK are Erick Elementary School, 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.
Beckham County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Beckham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Beckham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erick Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 South Cedar
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Erick, OK 73645
(580) 526-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Hannah Dr
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Sayre, OK 73662
(580) 928-2013
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beckham County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beckham County, OK include Erick Elementary School, Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Beckham County?
4 public preschools are located in Beckham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beckham County?
Beckham County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Beckham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Beckham County include: Merritt Elementary School vs. Sayre Elementary School, Sayre Elementary School vs. Merritt Elementary School
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