For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 719 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX are Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX include Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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