For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,060 students in Hardin County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX are West Hardin Elementary School, Sour Lake Elementary School and Kountze Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin 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 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Sour Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1055 Hwy 326 S
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Sour Lake, TX 77659
(409) 981-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Grades: PK-2
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
605 Woodrow St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7850
Grades: PK-K
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
1020 S Main
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Lumberton, TX 77657
(409) 923-7695
Grades: PK-K
| 416 students
Hardin County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hardin County Alter Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
415 Hwy 327 W
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Hardin County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
440 W Monroe
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Grades: 9
| 1 students
1205 N 5th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: PK-1
| 513 students
695 Woodrow Rd
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 4-5
| 373 students
730 S 7th St
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 980-7800
Grades: 2-3
| 447 students
1355 M L K Dr
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Silsbee, TX 77656
(409) 385-4241
Grades: PK-K
| 343 students
39227 Hwy 105
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Saratoga, TX 77585
(936) 274-5061
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TX include West Hardin Elementary School, Sour Lake Elementary School and Kountze Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin County?
5 public preschools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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