Best Jackson County Public Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,167 students in Jackson County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial El East and Ganado Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ganado Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Edna Primary
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, TX

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Gr: 3-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 2-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial El East and Ganado Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
3 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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