For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,287 students in Stephens County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK are Marlow Elementary School, Velma-alma Elementary School and Empire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, 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 31% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Stephens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 Terry Brown Ave
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Bray-doyle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 South Brooks Road
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5070
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5070
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Central High Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2911
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Grandview Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
277062 E 1840 Rd
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2467
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2467
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
2413 N 13th Street
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-9012
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-9012
Gr: PK | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Gr: 7-9 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Gr: 6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1030 Ash Ave
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Gr: PK | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK include Marlow Elementary School, Velma-alma Elementary School and Empire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stephens County?
8 public preschools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public preschools in Stephens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Stephens County include: Velma-alma Elementary School vs. Marlow Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School vs. Velma-alma Elementary School
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