For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 426 students in Deaf Smith County, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Deaf Smith County, TX is Walcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Deaf Smith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: PK
| 282 students
Deaf Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Grades: PK
| 304 students
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Walcott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Deaf Smith County?
2 public preschools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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