For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 588 students in Elkhart, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Elkhart, TX is Slocum Pk - 8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkhart, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkhart have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elkhart, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2979
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
Elkhart, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Elkhart, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Elkhart, TX include Slocum Pk - 8.
How many public preschools are located in Elkhart?
2 public preschools are located in Elkhart.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhart?
Elkhart public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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