For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 998 students in Howard County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX are Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Howard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Main St
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Forsan, TX 79733
(432) 457-0091
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Coahoma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N Main
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Coahoma, TX 79511
(432) 394-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Merrily Dr
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4130
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Howard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Anderson Accelerated High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
229 Airbase Rd
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-3641
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
708 E 11th Pl
Big Spring, TX 79720
(915) 264-4151
Big Spring, TX 79720
(915) 264-4151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 Goliad St
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-4111
Grades: 5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Howard County, TX include Forsan Elementary School and Coahoma Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howard County?
3 public preschools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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