For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 53% (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 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
920 North Main
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Thomas, OK 73669
(580) 661-3521
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Arapaho-butler Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N 12th Street
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Arapaho, OK 73620
(580) 323-7264
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 North Lark Street
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 774-0812
Gr: PK-1 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
300 South 11th Street
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Clinton, OK 73601
(580) 323-0260
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
811 N Huber Ave
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-6411
Weatherford, OK 73096
(580) 772-6411
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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 57% (majority Hispanic).
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