For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,298 students in Lufkin, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lufkin, TX is Sarah Strinden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lufkin, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lufkin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lufkin, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sarah Strinden Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 S Raguet St
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
6920 State Hwy 94
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9344
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9344
Gr: PK-2 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lufkin, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lufkin, TX include Sarah Strinden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lufkin?
7 public preschools are located in Lufkin.
What is the racial composition of students in Lufkin?
Lufkin public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lufkin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lufkin include: Trout Primary vs. Kurth Primary, Kurth Primary vs. Trout Primary
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