For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,448 students in Athens, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Athens, TX are Bel Air Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School and Central Athens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Athens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Athens, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Central Athens
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Athens, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Athens, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Athens, TX include Bel Air Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School and Central Athens.
How many public preschools are located in Athens?
3 public preschools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Athens are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Athens include: Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens, South Athens Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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