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Best Carter County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,667 students in Carter County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, OK are Zaneis Public School, Fox Elementary School and Healdton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carter County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Carter County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zaneis Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30515 Us Highway 70
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Healdton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3881 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-1201
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Dickson Elementary School
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lone Grove Primary Elementary School
54 First Street
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Gr: PK-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Plainview Primary Elementary School
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Gr: PK-2 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Will Rogers Elementary School
1441 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Gr: PK-K | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carter County, OK include Zaneis Public School, Fox Elementary School and Healdton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carter County?
9 public preschools are located in Carter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carter County?
Carter County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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