For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,457 students in Leon County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX are Buffalo Elementary School, Normangee Elementary School and Centerville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Leon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Normangee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
346 W Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Gr: PK-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Leon County, TX include Buffalo Elementary School, Normangee Elementary School and Centerville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leon County?
5 public preschools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Leon County include: Centerville Elementary School vs. Leon Elementary School, Leon Elementary School vs. Centerville Elementary School
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