For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 833 students in Mcalester, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK are Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcalester, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcalester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Mcalester, OK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Tannehill Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: PK
| 175 students
Mcalester, Oklahoma Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 East Smith
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0588
Grades: 1-4
| 168 students
301 East Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Grades: 1-4
| 217 students
Po Box 1027
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-3395
Grades: PK-K
| 108 students
501 South C Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5963
Grades: PK
| 168 students
1100 East South Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-5445
Grades: 7-8
| 439 students
700 South 6th Street
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-0265
Grades: K
| 124 students
600 West Madison
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6229
Grades: K
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK include Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcalester?
4 public preschools are located in Mcalester.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester?
Mcalester public preschools minority enrollment is 51% 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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