For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,775 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX are Muenster Elementary School, Lindsay Elementary School and Era School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cooke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #55.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Grades: PK-1
| 618 students
Cooke County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX include Muenster Elementary School, Lindsay Elementary School and Era School.
How many public preschools are located in Cooke County?
8 public preschools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cooke County include: Callisburg Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
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