For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,072 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX are Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Willacy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
258 E Harris
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Nth 1st St
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Willacy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ccjjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
419 Fm 3168
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8176
Gr: 9 | 1 student
San Perlita Instr Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX include Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Willacy County?
5 public preschools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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