For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 4,298 students in Payne County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Payne County, OK are Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Payne County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Payne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Payne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 West Richmond Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 Kings Highway
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6370
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6370
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Sangre Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 South Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6360
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Perkins-tryon Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1008 E Kirk
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5741
Perkins, OK 74059
(405) 547-5741
Grades: PK-2
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Grove Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8409 East Ninth Street
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 352-2889
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 352-2889
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1402 East Sunrise
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6390
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6390
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 North C Street
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2428
Yale, OK 74085
(918) 387-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #88.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 North Washington
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6380
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #99.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 E Cook St
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4570
Ripley, OK 74062
(918) 372-4570
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Drury
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6350
Stillwater, OK 74074
(405) 533-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #1111.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 East Lone Chimney
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2254
Glencoe, OK 74032
(580) 669-2254
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4683
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Payne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 North Linwood Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4497
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
1601 South Harmony Road
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4697
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
610 South Noble Avenue
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-4433
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
1919 South Kings Highway
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Cushing, OK 74023
(918) 225-1635
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Payne County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Payne County, OK include Richmond Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and Sangre Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Payne County?
12 public preschools are located in Payne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Payne County?
Payne County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public preschools in Payne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Payne County include: Sangre Ridge Elementary School vs. Westwood Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School vs. Sangre Ridge Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School vs. Sangre Ridge Elementary School
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