For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 927 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK are Red Oak Elementary School, Wilburton Elementary School and Panola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Latimer County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Latimer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Wilburton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Caddo
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Panola Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK include Red Oak Elementary School, Wilburton Elementary School and Panola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Latimer County?
4 public preschools are located in Latimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer County?
Latimer County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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