For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,332 students in Panola County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX are Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Gary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Panola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beckville Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4378 Sh 149
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gr: PK-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bulldog Dr
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX include Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Gary School.
How many public preschools are located in Panola County?
3 public preschools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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