For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 169 students in Harper County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harper County, OK are Laverne Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper County, OK public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Harper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Harper County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laverne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 W Jane Jayroe Blvd
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-5025
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
605 Se 2nd
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Harper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Buffalo, OK 73834
(580) 735-2448
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Po Box 40
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Laverne, OK 73848
(580) 921-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harper County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harper County, OK include Laverne Elementary School and Buffalo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harper County?
1 public preschools are located in Harper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper County?
Harper County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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