For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 426 students in Deaf Smith County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Deaf Smith County, TX is Walcott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deaf Smith County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Deaf Smith County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Deaf Smith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walcott Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4275 Hwy 214
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 289-5222
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
615 Columbia
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: PK | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Deaf Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hereford Center For Accelerated Learning (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
241 Ave H
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7720
Gr: 9-12
711 Park Ave
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7610
Gr: PK | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
615 Columbia Dr
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Hereford, TX 79045
(806) 363-7680
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Deaf Smith County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Deaf Smith County, TX include Walcott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Deaf Smith County?
2 public preschools are located in Deaf Smith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deaf Smith County?
Deaf Smith County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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