For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 998 students in Howard County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX are Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Gr: PK | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Gr: 11-12
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Gr: 5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX include Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
3 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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