For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,287 students in Stephens County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK are Marlow Elementary School, Empire Elementary School and Velma-alma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Stephens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Terry Brown Ave
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-3216
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Empire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Velma-alma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Main Street
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Velma, OK 73491
(580) 203-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Bray-doyle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1205 South Brooks Road
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5070
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-5070
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Central High Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2970
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Comanche Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1030 Ash Avenue
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2911
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Grandview Public School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
277062 E 1840 Rd
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2467
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2467
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
2413 N 13th Street
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-9012
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-9012
Grades: PK
| 188 students
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
274801 Broncho Rd
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Marlow, OK 73055
(580) 658-2929
Grades: 7-9
| 93 students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 255-1020
Grades: 6
| 272 students
Po Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Duncan, OK 73534
(580) 255-1478
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
1030 Ash Ave
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Comanche, OK 73529
(580) 439-2953
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Stephens County, OK include Marlow Elementary School, Empire Elementary School and Velma-alma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Stephens County?
8 public preschools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Stephens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Stephens County include: Velma-alma Elementary School vs. Marlow Elementary School, Marlow Elementary School vs. Velma-alma Elementary School
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