For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,542 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill Elementary School and Hallie Randall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Van Zandt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3706
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3706
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hallie Randall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4466
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4466
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
1163 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-6521
Gr: PK-2 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
405 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7526
Gr: PK-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
449 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8770
Gr: PK-1 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
447 Ter Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2491
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-2491
Gr: PK-1 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Van Zandt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ranch Academy - Tyler Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14023 State Hwy 155 S
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 1-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
349 E Texas St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8331
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Van Zandt Alternative Education Prog Coop (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
318 N Saline
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6694
Gr: 6-12
Van Zandt Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
806 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 9-12
Van Zandt County Shared Services Arrangement (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
120 Bulldog Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 896-1761
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill Elementary School and Hallie Randall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Zandt County?
7 public preschools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Van Zandt County include: Rhodes Elementary School vs. Canton Elementary School, Martins Mill Elementary School vs. Canton Elementary School, Grand Saline Elementary School vs. Hallie Randall Elementary School
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