For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,350 students in Elk City, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK are Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk City, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elk City, OK (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Elk City, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-2590
Gr: 3-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
301 E Country Club
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-0194
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk City, OK include Merritt Elementary School and Elk City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elk City?
2 public preschools are located in Elk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk City?
Elk City public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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