For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 547 students in Cotton County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cotton County, OK are Walters Elementary School, Big Pasture Elementary School and Temple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cotton County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Cotton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cotton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 South Broadway Street
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Walters, OK 73572
(580) 875-3144
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Big Pasture Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1502 N 10th St
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Randlett, OK 73562
(580) 281-3460
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Temple Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Mississippi
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Temple, OK 73568
(580) 342-6839
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cotton County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cotton County, OK include Walters Elementary School, Big Pasture Elementary School and Temple Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cotton County?
3 public preschools are located in Cotton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cotton County?
Cotton County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cotton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cotton County include: Walters Elementary School vs. Temple Elementary School
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