For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,351 students in Wood County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX are Quitman Elementary School, Hawkins Elementary School and Alba-golden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Alba-golden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Yantis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Coke Rd
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Gr: PK-2 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Wood County, TX include Quitman Elementary School, Hawkins Elementary School and Alba-golden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wood County?
6 public preschools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wood County include: Quitman Elementary School vs. Alba-golden Elementary School, Quitman Elementary School vs. Hawkins Elementary School
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