For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,072 students in Willacy County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX are Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willacy 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 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Willacy County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Willacy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
258 E Harris
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8173
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
San Perlita Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
E Hwy 186 1mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
San Perlita, TX 78590
(956) 248-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Nth 1st St
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Raymondville, TX 78580
(956) 689-8172
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Lasara Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Sixth St
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Lasara, TX 78561
(956) 642-3271
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lyford Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13094 High School Cir
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Lyford, TX 78569
(956) 347-3911
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Willacy County, TX include Pittman Elementary School, San Perlita Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Willacy County?
5 public preschools are located in Willacy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Willacy County?
Willacy County public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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