For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,015 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Graford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto 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 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Palo Pinto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Pinto Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Mineral Wells Schools
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Gr: PK-12 | 3,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Graford School.
How many public preschools are located in Palo Pinto County?
6 public preschools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Palo Pinto County include: Palo Pinto Elementary School vs. Santo Elementary School, Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Gordon School vs. Strawn School
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