For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Carson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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