For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,775 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX are Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cooke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX include Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cooke County?
8 public preschools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cooke County include: Edison Elementary School vs. Callisburg Elementary School, Callisburg Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
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