For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 3,347 students in Pittsburg County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pittsburg County, OK are Frink-chambers Public School, Kiowa Elementary School and Canadian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Pittsburg County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pittsburg County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Kiowa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 E 8th Street
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5822
Kiowa, OK 74553
(918) 432-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Canadian Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Sw Belt
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-2705
Canadian, OK 74425
(918) 339-2705
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Krebs Public School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Southwest Fifth Street
Krebs, OK 74554
(918) 426-4700
Krebs, OK 74554
(918) 426-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Hartshorne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
821 Arapahoe Street
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2345
Hartshorne, OK 74547
(918) 297-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Crowder Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Bond Street
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Crowder, OK 74430
(918) 334-3203
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Savanna Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9567 South Us Hwy 69
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Savanna, OK 74565
(918) 548-3777
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Tannehill Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Haileyville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Riley Street
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Haileyville, OK 74546
(918) 297-2626
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Hwy 113
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Indianola, OK 74442
(918) 558-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Grand
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Pittsburg, OK 74560
(918) 432-5513
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Quinton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 N J Street
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3313
Quinton, OK 74561
(918) 469-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pittsburg County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pittsburg County, OK include Frink-chambers Public School, Kiowa Elementary School and Canadian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pittsburg County?
14 public preschools are located in Pittsburg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg County?
Pittsburg County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pittsburg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pittsburg County include: Canadian Elementary School vs. Crowder Elementary School, Indianola Elementary School vs. Crowder Elementary School, Savanna Elementary School vs. Krebs Public School
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