For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,869 students in Forney, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Forney, TX are Linda Lyon Elementary School, Claybon Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forney, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Forney have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Forney, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Diamond Creek Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
6800 Falcon Way
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
680 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4280
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4280
Gr: PK | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
950 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4335
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4335
Gr: PK-4 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Forney, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Forney, TX include Linda Lyon Elementary School, Claybon Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Forney?
8 public preschools are located in Forney.
What is the racial composition of students in Forney?
Forney public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Forney are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Forney include: Henderson Elementary School vs. Claybon Elementary School, Claybon Elementary School vs. Henderson Elementary School, Criswell Elementary School vs. Henderson Elementary School
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