For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,405 students in Jackson County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OK are Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3000 North Veterans Drive
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2183
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Navajo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15695 South County Road 210
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 482-7742
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Altus Early Childhood Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2151
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Duke Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 North Chickasaw
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Duke, OK 73532
(580) 679-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Blair Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Zinn Street
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Blair, OK 73526
(580) 563-2235
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Olustee-eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
606 E 6th
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
200 North 7th Street
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Eldorado, OK 73537
(580) 633-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
314 S Forrest St
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2135
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
606 East 6th Street
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Olustee, OK 73560
(580) 648-2243
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
311 East Cypress Street
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Altus, OK 73521
(580) 481-2133
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, OK include Rivers Elementary School, Navajo Elementary School and Altus Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
6 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% 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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