For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,457 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX are Buffalo Elementary School, Normangee Elementary School and Leon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Leon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Normangee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
346 W Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #55.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX include Buffalo Elementary School, Normangee Elementary School and Leon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leon County?
5 public preschools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Leon County include: Leon Elementary School vs. Centerville Elementary School, Centerville Elementary School vs. Leon Elementary School
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