For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,543 students in Custer County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Custer County, OK are Thomas Elementary School and Arapaho-butler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Grades: PK-1
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Grades: PK-1
| 384 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
315 E. 1st Street
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Butler, OK 73625
(580) 664-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Highway 33 West
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 593-2257
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Custer County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Custer County, OK include Thomas Elementary School and Arapaho-butler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Custer County?
4 public preschools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% 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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