For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,414 students in Wise County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX are Young Elementary School, Alvord Elementary School and Chico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wise County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Alvord Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 W Stadium Dr
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Park Rd
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Gr: PK-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Morton Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9520
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9520
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Seven Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
654 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
1408 Elementary Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Gr: PK-2 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX include Young Elementary School, Alvord Elementary School and Chico Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wise County?
11 public preschools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wise County include: Boyd Elementary School vs. Alvord Elementary School, Rann Elementary School vs. Carson Elementary School, Young Elementary School vs. Paradise Elementary School
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