For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 927 students in Latimer County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK are Panola Elementary School, Wilburton 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 17% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-0011
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Talihina Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st Street
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 567-2259
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4384 Southeast Highway 63
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Talihina, OK 74571
(918) 942-9225
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Latimer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5558 Ne 104th Rd
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Panola, OK 74559
(918) 465-3813
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
404 North Main
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Red Oak, OK 74563
(918) 754-2426
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
1075 West Blair
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Wilburton, OK 74578
(918) 465-2281
Grades: 7-9
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Latimer County, OK include Panola Elementary School, Wilburton 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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