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Best Shelby County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,499 students in Shelby County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Tenaha Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby 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 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Shelby County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Gr: PK-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: PK-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Timpson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
F L Moffett Primary
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Gr: PK-2 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, TX

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
624 Malone Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Gr: 4-5
Excelsior Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11270 St Hwy 7 West
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Joaquin Elementary School (Closed 2023)
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Joaquin J H School (Closed 2023)
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Joaquin Junior High School (Closed 2023)
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Tenaha High School (Closed 2008)
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Tenaha Middle School (Closed 2023)
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Timpson Elementary School (Closed 2018)
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Timpson Middle School (Closed 2018)
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Tenaha Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
6 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County 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).
Which public preschools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shelby County include: Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School, Shelbyville School vs. Tenaha Schools

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