For the 2025 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 16% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oklahoma Union Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rural Route 1 # 377-7
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
S Coffeyville, OK 74072
(918) 255-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Nowata Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
707 West Osage Avenue
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Nowata, OK 74048
(918) 273-0771
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
South Coffeyville Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
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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