For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,893 students in Nacogdoches County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX are Central Heights Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Douglass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Douglass School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Grades: PK-12
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1165 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #55.
Martinsville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Grades: PK-12
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #77.
Woden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2386
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2386
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Fredonia Early Childhood Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1326 S Fredonia St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Grades: PK
| 336 students
Nacogdoches County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Heights Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 972 students
1005 Leroy St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Grades: PK
| 168 students
Etoile Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 465-9404
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 465-9404
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16039 F M 226
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Nacogdoches Boys Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7245 F M 1275
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Grades: 1-8
| 25 students
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 7 E And 95 S
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 Hughes St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
422 W Cox St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Grades: PK
| 254 students
Nisdsfasu Charter Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1620 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Grades: K-5
| 137 students
Woden Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5263 Fm 226
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2073
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2073
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX include Central Heights Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School and Douglass School.
How many public preschools are located in Nacogdoches County?
8 public preschools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches 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 Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nacogdoches County include: Cushing Elementary School vs. Central Heights Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School vs. Cushing Elementary School, Garrison Elementary School vs. Woden Elementary School
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