Best Bee County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,473 students in Bee County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bee County, TX are Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan Elementary School and Pettus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bee County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee El / J H/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6229 Fm 798
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Gr: PK-11 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Skidmore-tynan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 Bobcat Trail
Skidmore, TX 78389
(361) 287-3426
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Pettus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Bee St
Pettus, TX 78146
(361) 375-2296
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
2000 S Mussett St
Beeville, TX 78102
(361) 362-6040
Gr: PK-K | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bee County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bee County, TX include Pawnee El / J H/hs, Skidmore-tynan Elementary School and Pettus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bee County?
4 public preschools are located in Bee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bee County?
Bee County public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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