For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,243 students in Angelina County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Angelina County, TX are Zavalla Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Sarah Strinden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Angelina County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Angelina County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Angelina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zavalla Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 E Main St
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 410-4033
Zavalla, TX 75980
(936) 410-4033
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8578 Us Hwy 69n
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-9390
Pollok, TX 75969
(936) 853-9390
Gr: PK-4 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Strinden Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 S Raguet St
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 634-5515
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
H G Temple Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 Lumberjack Dr
Diboll, TX 75941
(936) 829-6950
Diboll, TX 75941
(936) 829-6950
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Linn St
Huntington, TX 75949
(936) 876-5194
Huntington, TX 75949
(936) 876-5194
Gr: PK-3 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
229 Leach St
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 634-8418
Gr: PK | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
2804 Paul Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 639-2241
Gr: PK-2 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
521 York Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3279
Gr: PK-2 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
701 N First St
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Lufkin, TX 75901
(936) 630-4273
Gr: PK-3 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 Allendale Dr
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Lufkin, TX 75902
(936) 639-3274
Gr: PK-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
6920 State Hwy 94
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9344
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 875-9344
Gr: PK-2 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Angelina County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Angelina County, TX include Zavalla Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Sarah Strinden Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Angelina County?
12 public preschools are located in Angelina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Angelina County?
Angelina County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Angelina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Angelina County include: Huntington Elementary School vs. Sarah Strinden Elementary School, Trout Primary vs. Kurth Primary, Huntington Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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