For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 685 students in Coal County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Coal County, OK are Cottonwood Public School, Emerson Elementary School and Tupelo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Coal County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Coal County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38286 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-3907
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 Fox Ave
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2351
Coalgate, OK 74538
(580) 927-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Tupelo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Tupelo, OK 74572
(580) 845-2802
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Coal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 129
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Po Box 129
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Clarita, OK 74535
(580) 428-3293
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Coal County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Coal County, OK include Cottonwood Public School, Emerson Elementary School and Tupelo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Coal County?
3 public preschools are located in Coal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal County?
Coal County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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