For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 847 students in Mcalester, OK.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK are Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcalester, OK public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oklahoma public pre school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 27% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcalester have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oklahoma public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mcalester, OK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frink-chambers Public School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
485 Frink Rd
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-2434
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Haywood Public School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11461 West State Hwy 31
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6265
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Tannehill Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9283 Tannehill Road
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Mcalester, OK 74501
(918) 423-6393
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Van Buren
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Mcalester, OK 74502
(918) 423-6465
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcalester, OK include Frink-chambers Public School, Haywood Public School and Tannehill Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcalester?
4 public preschools are located in Mcalester.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcalester?
Mcalester public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
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