For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,052 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX are Malakoff Elementary School, Cross Roads Elementary School and Bel Air Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Henderson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Brownsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12331 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Gr: PK-3 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 N Broad
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Central Athens
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Lapoynor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Trinidad School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Gr: 6-8
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Gr: 6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX include Malakoff Elementary School, Cross Roads Elementary School and Bel Air Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henderson County?
11 public preschools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henderson County include: Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens, Central Athens vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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