For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,010 students in Anderson County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TX are Cayuga Elementary School, Neches Elementary School and Frankston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2295
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2295
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Neches Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3055 Fm 2574
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3401
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3401
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Frankston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2214
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2214
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 W Hamlet
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75803
(903) 731-8030
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
1701 W Point Tap Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-1787
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Anderson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Grades: 6-10
| 77 students
Neches Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1801 Panther Blvd
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Grades: 11
| 1 students
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Grades: K
| 129 students
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TX include Cayuga Elementary School, Neches Elementary School and Frankston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson County?
7 public preschools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Anderson County include: Cayuga Elementary School vs. Elkhart Elementary School, Elkhart Elementary School vs. Cayuga Elementary School
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