For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,017 students in Cherokee County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, OK are Keys Elementary School, Hulbert Elementary School and Woodall Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keys Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19061 East 840 Road
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Park Hill, OK 74451
(918) 456-4501
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hulbert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 Rider Lane
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Woodall Public School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14090 West 835 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-1581
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Norwood Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7966 West 790 Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 478-3092
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Shady Grove Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11042 West Shady Grove Road
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Hulbert, OK 74441
(918) 772-2511
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Tenkiller Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26106 East 863 Road
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Welling, OK 74471
(918) 457-5996
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Grand View Public School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15481 North Jarvis Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-5131
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Peggs Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10821 West Hickory Ave
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Peggs, OK 74452
(918) 598-3412
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Lowrey Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21132 East 640 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4053
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Briggs Public School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17210 South 569 Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 456-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16489 Highway 62
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(918) 207-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
425 South College
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Tahlequah, OK 74464
(918) 458-4130
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, OK include Keys Elementary School, Hulbert Elementary School and Woodall Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?
12 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cherokee County include: Lowrey Public School vs. Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah, Cherokee Immersion Es-tahlequah vs. Lowrey Public School, Keys Elementary School vs. Woodall Public School
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