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Best Hockley County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,167 students in Hockley County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX are Sundown Elementary School, Whitharral School and Ropes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hockley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Whitharral School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Ropes School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Gr: PK-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Anton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Gr: PK-1 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hockley County, TX

Hockley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anton Elementary School (Closed 2013)
100 Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5221
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Cactus Academic Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
500 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Cactus Elementary School (Closed 2011)
501 Cactus Dr
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3323
Gr: 1-3
Choices Alter High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
107 Hockley Main
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-2160
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Levelland Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
1100 Ave D
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-3060
Gr: 4-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
P E P Alter Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
P E P Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
514 W Ave G
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 9-12
P E P Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
State Hwy 303
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 9-12
P E P High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 303 At Pep
Pep, TX 79353
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Pep Alter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7th And School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 933-4499
Gr: 10-12
Smyer Elementary School (Closed 2020)
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX include Sundown Elementary School, Whitharral School and Ropes School.
How many public preschools are located in Hockley County?
6 public preschools are located in Hockley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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