For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 817 students in Nowata County, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nowata County, OK are Oklahoma Union Elementary School, Nowata Elementary School and South Coffeyville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nowata 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 17% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Nowata County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Nowata County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oklahoma Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
South Coffeyville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 E 5th
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6087
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nowata County, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nowata County, OK include Oklahoma Union Elementary School, Nowata Elementary School and South Coffeyville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nowata County?
3 public preschools are located in Nowata County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nowata County?
Nowata County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% 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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