For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 719 students in Carson County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Carson County, TX are Groom School, Panhandle Elementary School and White Deer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Carson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
White Deer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
603 S Main
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
White Deer, TX 79097
(806) 883-2311
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Grandview-hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11676 Fm 293
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 669-3831
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Creek School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9849 Fm 2171
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 273-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 69
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 848-2472
Skellytown, TX 79080
(806) 848-2472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carson County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Carson County, TX include Groom School, Panhandle Elementary School and White Deer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carson County?
5 public preschools are located in Carson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson County?
Carson County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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