For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,161 students in Hughes County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK are Ethel Reed Elementary School, Calvin Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hughes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethel Reed Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 S Broadway
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Gr: PK-3 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Calvin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Third Street
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8837 Fourth Street
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8087 East 134 Road
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Graham-dustin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Wetumka Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Tiger Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK include Ethel Reed Elementary School, Calvin Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hughes County?
6 public preschools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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