For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,052 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX are Malakoff Elementary School, Brownsboro Elementary School and Chandler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brownsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12331 State Hwy 31 E
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6461
Grades: PK-3
| 439 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chandler Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 N Broad
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Chandler, TX 75758
(903) 849-3400
Grades: PK-3
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Willowbrook Dr
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6980
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Grades: PK-5
| 277 students
Rank: #66.
South Athens Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 Robbins Rd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #77.
Central Athens
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 Madole St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6960
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #88.
Lapoynor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-5293
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #99.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinidad School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: PK-12
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Henderson St
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 461 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TX include Malakoff Elementary School, Brownsboro Elementary School and Chandler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henderson County?
11 public preschools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henderson County include: Central Athens vs. South Athens Elementary School, South Athens Elementary School vs. Central Athens, South Athens Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School
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