For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,420 students in Garvin County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Garvin County, OK are Pauls Valley Elementary School, Whitebead Public School and Elmore City-pernell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garvin 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 Garvin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Garvin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pauls Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 West Grant
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Whitebead Public School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16476 North County Road 3200
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-3021
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-3021
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Elmore City-pernell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 North Muse Avenue
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2869
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Sw 8th
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3134
Lindsay, OK 73052
(405) 756-3134
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Chickasaw
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4371
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4371
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Stratford Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
241 North Oak Street
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2382
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Williams
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-5550
Maysville, OK 73057
(405) 867-5550
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Paoli Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 Dulin Street
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Paoli, OK 73074
(405) 484-7231
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
Garvin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 N Muse Ave
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Elmore City, OK 73433
(580) 788-2565
Grades: 7-9
| 95 students
1015 South Walnut
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Pauls Valley, OK 73075
(405) 238-2312
Grades: 1-3
| 238 students
702 E Kerr Blvd
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4659
Wynnewood, OK 73098
(405) 665-4659
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
431 N. Oak
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Stratford, OK 74872
(580) 759-2381
Grades: 7-9
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Garvin County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Garvin County, OK include Pauls Valley Elementary School, Whitebead Public School and Elmore City-pernell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garvin County?
8 public preschools are located in Garvin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garvin County?
Garvin County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Which public preschools in Garvin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Garvin County include: Central Elementary School vs. Lindsay Elementary School, Maysville Elementary School vs. Lindsay Elementary School, Lindsay Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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