For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,259 students in Houston County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Houston County, TX are Kennard Isd, Lovelady Elementary School and Latexo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Houston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lovelady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Latexo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Martin Luther King Blvd
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: PK-K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houston County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houston County, TX include Kennard Isd, Lovelady Elementary School and Latexo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houston County?
5 public preschools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Houston County include: Early Childhood Center vs. Kennard Isd, Latexo Elementary School vs. Kennard Isd, Kennard Isd vs. Grapeland Elementary School
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