For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,332 students in Panola County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX are Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Gary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Panola County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Panola County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Panola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beckville Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4378 Sh 149
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Beckville, TX 75631
(903) 678-3601
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Gary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 Bobcat Trl
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Gary, TX 75643
(903) 685-2291
Grades: PK-12
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Panola County, TX include Beckville Sunset Elementary School and Gary School.
How many public preschools are located in Panola County?
3 public preschools are located in Panola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Panola County?
Panola County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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