For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,347 students in Mayes County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Mayes County, OK are Bernita Hughes Elementary School, Ketchum Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mayes County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Mayes County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Mayes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernita Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Harley Hughes Ave
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2438
Adair, OK 74330
(918) 785-2438
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ketchum Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Boston
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Ketchum, OK 74349
(918) 782-5091
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Elliott
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-3523
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-3523
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Mazie Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5389
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-5389
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S E 6th
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-1374
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-1374
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Salina Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 North Saltwell
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Osage Public School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7960 West 490
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-2550
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-2550
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1635 S Elliott
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-0653
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-0653
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Leach Public School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55979 S 530 Rd
Rose, OK 74364
(918) 868-2277
Rose, OK 74364
(918) 868-2277
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Wickliffe Public School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11176 East 470
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Salina, OK 74365
(918) 434-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
521 North Mccracken
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-6551
Chouteau, OK 74337
(918) 476-6551
Gr: PK-1 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
695 E Joe Koelsch
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Locust Grove, OK 74352
(918) 803-4213
Gr: PK-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Mayes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Lake Avenue
Spavinaw, OK 74366
(918) 589-2228
Spavinaw, OK 74366
(918) 589-2228
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
55 South Oak
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-1364
Pryor, OK 74361
(918) 825-1364
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mayes County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Mayes County, OK include Bernita Hughes Elementary School, Ketchum Elementary School and Roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mayes County?
12 public preschools are located in Mayes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mayes County?
Mayes County public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public preschools in Mayes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mayes County include: Roosevelt Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Bernita Hughes Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Bernita Hughes Elementary School
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