For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,414 students in Wise County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX are Alvord Elementary School, Young Elementary School and Paradise Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alvord Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 W Stadium Dr
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Grades: PK-3
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Chico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1120 Park Rd
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Boyd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Morton Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9520
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9520
Grades: PK-4
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 482 students
Rank: #88.
Seven Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
654 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #99.
Rann Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: n/an/a
1408 Elementary Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Grades: PK-2
| 531 students
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 6
| n/a students
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Wise County, TX include Alvord Elementary School, Young Elementary School and Paradise Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wise County?
11 public preschools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wise County include: Boyd Elementary School vs. Alvord Elementary School, Bridgeport Elementary School vs. Paradise Elementary School, Rann Elementary School vs. Carson Elementary School
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