For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 602 students in Walker County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Walker County, TX is New Waverly Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 19th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Gr: PK | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1010 8th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Huntsville Transitional Discipline Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Premier H S Of Huntsville High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2407 A Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
515 Fm 2821 East
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Gr: 9 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 1,026 student Minority enrollment: 75%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,183 students Minority enrollment: 63%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,120 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Westmoreland Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walker County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walker County, TX include New Waverly Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walker County?
2 public preschools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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