Best Decatur Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,405 students in Decatur, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, TX are Young Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Rann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Decatur, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, TX include Young Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Rann Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur?
3 public preschools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Decatur include: Rann Elementary School vs. Carson Elementary School

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