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Best Palo Pinto County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,015 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Mineral Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Palo Pinto County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Pinto Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484
(940) 659-2745
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Santo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3215
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Mineral Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Southeast Martin Luther K
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-7801
Gr: PK-6 | 1,907 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palo Pinto County, TX

Palo Pinto County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Graford Elementary School (Closed 2020)
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Houston Elementary School (Closed 2023)
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Gr: 2-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lamar Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Gr: PK-1 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Palo Pinto Elementary School, Santo Elementary School and Mineral Wells Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Palo Pinto County?
6 public preschools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?

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