For the 2025 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 15% (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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Carter County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zaneis Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30515 Us Highway 70
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2955
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20214 St Hwy 76
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Fox, OK 73435
(580) 366-0301
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Healdton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3881 Hospital Rd
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-1201
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-1201
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16624 Us Hwy 77
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Springer, OK 73458
(580) 653-2471
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1860 Hewitt Road
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
4762 State Highway 199
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-9509
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
54 First Street
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-3131
Grades: PK-2
| 428 students
Rank: n/an/a
1140 South Plainview Road
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-5757
Grades: PK-2
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
1441 N Washington
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 223-2482
Grades: PK-K
| 331 students
Carter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East St N.w.
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-2473
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Po Box 1330
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Lone Grove, OK 73443
(580) 657-2419
Grades: 8-9
| 229 students
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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public preschools in Carter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carter County include: Plainview Primary Elementary School vs. Lone Grove Primary Elementary School, Lone Grove Primary Elementary School vs. Plainview Primary Elementary School, Zaneis Public School vs. Lone Grove Primary Elementary School
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