For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 872 students in Craig County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Craig County, OK are Welch Elementary School, Vinita Elementary School and Bluejacket Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craig County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Craig County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Craig County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Welch, OK 74369
(918) 788-3129
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Vinita Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Smith
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5350
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Bluejacket Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
276 Ne Third
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2266
Bluejacket, OK 74333
(918) 784-2266
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
White Oak Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27455 South 4340 Road
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-4484
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Craig County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Craig County Special Ed. Co-op (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
Po Box 343
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5529
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-5529
402 West Clyde
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-6692
Vinita, OK 74301
(918) 256-6692
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Craig County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Craig County, OK include Welch Elementary School, Vinita Elementary School and Bluejacket Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Craig County?
4 public preschools are located in Craig County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craig County?
Craig County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Craig County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Craig County include: Vinita Elementary School vs. Bluejacket Elementary School, Bluejacket Elementary School vs. Vinita Elementary School, Vinita Elementary School vs. Welch Elementary School
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