For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,351 students in Wood County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX are Quitman Elementary School, Hawkins Elementary School and Alba-golden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Alba-golden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Yantis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Coke Rd
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX include Quitman Elementary School, Hawkins Elementary School and Alba-golden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood County?
6 public preschools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wood County include: Quitman Elementary School vs. Alba-golden Elementary School, Alba-golden Elementary School vs. Quitman Elementary School, Quitman Elementary School vs. Hawkins Elementary School
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