For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,916 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Upshur County, TX are Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School and Big Sandy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Upshur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert F Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11150 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5496
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5496
Gr: PK-3 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: PK-4 | 1,224 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Ore City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Us Hwy 259 N
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Upshur County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Upshur County, TX include Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Harmony Elementary School and Big Sandy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Upshur County?
6 public preschools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Upshur County include: Robert F Hunt Elementary School vs. Ore City Elementary School, Ore City Elementary School vs. Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Gilmer Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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