Joy Kindergarten & Preschool in Skiatook, OK offers early childhood education for grades PK–K with a total enrollment of 66 students in a town setting.
Founded in 1912, the school is among the oldest private schools in Oklahoma, providing a Baptist–oriented early learning program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 11 teachers serving both preschool and kindergarten students.
Approximately 36% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting community demographics.
Joy Kindergarten & Preschool is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and other religious school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OK School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Joy Kindergarten & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We exist to connect people to Jesus, His Truth, His Family, His Mission.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joy Kindergarten & Preschool's ranking?
Joy Kindergarten & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oklahoma for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Joy Kindergarten & Preschool?
The application deadline for Joy Kindergarten & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Joy Kindergarten & Preschool is Cornerstone Christian Academy (8.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
7770 N Whirlpool Dr
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
Crossover Preparatory
All-boys (Christian)
940 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
9.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 111 students
Owasso Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 142
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
76th Street KinderCare ![76th Street KinderCare Photo - 76th Street KinderCare Front]( "76th Street KinderCare Photo - 76th Street KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
12922 E. 76th St. N
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 274-7473
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 274-7473
12.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
7770 N Whirlpool Dr
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
Crossover Preparatory
All-boys (Christian)
940 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
9.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 111 students
Owasso Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 142
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
Oklahoma Job Corps Academy
Alternative School
1133 N Lewis Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74110
(918) 591-5672
Tulsa, OK 74110
(918) 591-5672
13.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 200 students
13407 E. 106th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 516-0050
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 516-0050
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,404 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
7770 N Whirlpool Dr
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
Crossover Preparatory
All-boys (Christian)
940 E 36th St N
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
Tulsa, OK 74106
(918) 986-7499
9.1 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 111 students
Owasso Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 142
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
13407 E. 106th Street North
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 516-0050
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 516-0050
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,404 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
7770 N Whirlpool Dr
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
Sperry, OK 74073
(918) 274-3918
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3
Owasso Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Po Box 142
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 815-5713
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students
76th Street KinderCare ![76th Street KinderCare Photo - 76th Street KinderCare Front]( "76th Street KinderCare Photo - 76th Street KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
12922 E. 76th St. N
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 274-7473
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 274-7473
12.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
14600 E. 89th Street N.
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 272-1514
Owasso, OK 74055
(918) 272-1514
12.6 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skiatook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 West Fourth Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-1790
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-1790
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Skiatook Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1051 South Choctaw
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-5737
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-5737
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1100 South Osage Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-2295
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-2295
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Newman Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 West Oak Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-2307
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-2307
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Skiatook Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 West Oak Street
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-5745
Skiatook, OK 74070
(918) 396-5745
1.3 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
This school is amazing! The extra time spent with each child, the love and care, the academics are top-notch! I can only hope they add more grades because I want to send my son there for elementary!
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