For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,021 students in Clay County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX are Bellevue School, Midway School and Henrietta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bellevue School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Midway School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Henrietta Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrison St
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Byers, TX 76357
(940) 529-6101
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Gr: 6-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX include Bellevue School, Midway School and Henrietta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
4 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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