For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,499 students in Shelby County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Tenaha Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Shelby County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Gr: PK-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: PK-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Timpson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Gr: PK-2 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Tenaha Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
6 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby 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 Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelby County include: Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School, Shelbyville School vs. Tenaha Schools
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