For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,341 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer, TX are Gilmer Elementary School and Sharon A Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gilmer, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Gilmer, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer, TX include Gilmer Elementary School and Sharon A Richardson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gilmer?
2 public preschools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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