For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 577 students in Jefferson County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OK are Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Ringling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 25% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waurika Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Educational Avenue
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Waurika, OK 73573
(580) 228-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Washington
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Ryan, OK 73565
(580) 324-3265
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Ringling Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
706 Unit C N 5th Street
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Ringling, OK 73456
(580) 409-2815
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, OK include Waurika Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Ringling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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