For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,161 students in Hughes County, OK.
The top ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK are Ethel Reed Elementary School, Calvin Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Hughes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel Reed Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
615 S Broadway
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6618
Grades: PK-3
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Calvin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
229 Third Street
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Calvin, OK 74531
(405) 645-2411
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8837 Fourth Street
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Stuart, OK 74570
(918) 546-2627
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Moss Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8087 East 134 Road
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-7251
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Wetumka Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 South Tiger Street
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Wetumka, OK 74883
(405) 452-3245
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Graham-dustin Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3239
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3239
Grades: PK-8
| 103 students
Hughes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3230
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
203 Wisdom Ave
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3239
Dustin, OK 74839
(918) 656-3239
Grades: PK-8
| 48 students
112 E 9th
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-3388
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-3388
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
1000 S. Oliphant
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6661
Holdenville, OK 74848
(405) 379-6661
Grades: 4-6
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK?
The top ranked public preschools in Hughes County, OK include Ethel Reed Elementary School, Calvin Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hughes County?
6 public preschools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
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