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Best Elk City Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,372 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Best Public Preschools in Elk City, OK (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merritt Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19693 East 1130 Road
Elk City, OK 73644
(580) 225-5460
Gr: PK-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elk City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2801 Brigadier General Ronald
Elk City, OK 73648
(580) 225-7722
Gr: PK-3 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Elk City, Oklahoma 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 West 7th
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
Gr: 1-2 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2601 West Ave C
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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

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