For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,004 students in 73521, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in 73521, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 73521 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in 73521, OK have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best 73521, OK Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Gr: PK-K | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
73521, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 73521, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in 73521, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in 73521?
3 public preschools are located in 73521.
What is the racial composition of students in 73521?
73521 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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