For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,060 students in Hardin County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX are West Hardin Elementary School, Sour Lake Elementary School and Kountze Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Gr: PK-2 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Gr: PK-K | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX include West Hardin Elementary School, Sour Lake Elementary School and Kountze Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin County?
5 public preschools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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