For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 927 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK are Wilburton Elementary School, Panola Elementary School and Talihina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Latimer County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Latimer County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Latimer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilburton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 West Caddo
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2245
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Panola Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Latimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1075 West Blair
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Gr: 7-9 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK include Wilburton Elementary School, Panola Elementary School and Talihina Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Latimer County?
4 public preschools are located in Latimer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Latimer County?
Latimer County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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