For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 987 students in Castro County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX are Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Castro County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Castro County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Castro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
709 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX include Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Castro County?
3 public preschools are located in Castro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro County?
Castro County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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