For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,893 students in Nacogdoches County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX are Garrison Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Douglass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nacogdoches County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nacogdoches County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Central Heights Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3424
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Douglass School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Gr: PK-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Cushing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1165 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Martinsville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Woden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2386
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2386
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Fredonia Early Childhood Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1326 S Fredonia St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5080
Gr: PK | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Nacogdoches County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Central Heights Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1005 Leroy St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
16039 F M 226
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Nacogdoches Boys Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7245 F M 1275
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 7 E And 95 S
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 Hughes St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
422 W Cox St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Gr: PK | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Nisdsfasu Charter Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1620 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nacogdoches County, TX include Garrison Elementary School, Central Heights Elementary School and Douglass School.
How many public preschools are located in Nacogdoches County?
8 public preschools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nacogdoches County include: Garrison Elementary School vs. Woden Elementary School, Cushing Elementary School vs. Central Heights Elementary School, Woden Elementary School vs. Cushing Elementary School
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