For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public preschools serving 9,197 students in Grayson County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, TX are John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Gunter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Grayson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John And Nelda Partin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Newport Dr
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8805
Gr: PK-4 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Scott Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3601
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Gunter Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Elm
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-5315
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-5315
Gr: PK-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-1900
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 712-1900
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Tom Bean Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Eubanks
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6333
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6333
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Pottsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 Katy Ln
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-2981
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-2981
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Hyde Park
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7350
Gr: PK-4 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Summit Hill Pkwy
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Tioga School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Mcknight Rd
Tioga, TX 76271
(940) 202-2536
Tioga, TX 76271
(940) 202-2536
Gr: PK-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Terrell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
230 W Martin Luther King St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7550
Gr: PK-4 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Fifth Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Mayes Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Jennie Ln
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7500
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1313.
Whitewright Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Highland Dr
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Morgan St
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
S And S Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4217 Elementary Dr
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Collinsville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Reeves
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-3077
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-3077
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
505 E College St
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6545
Gr: PK | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
117 4th St
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4259
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4259
Gr: PK-2 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
81 Vandenberg Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 891-6400
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grayson County, TX include John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Gunter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grayson County?
23 public preschools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grayson County include: Mayes Elementary School vs. Hyde Park Elementary School, Bells Elementary School vs. John And Nelda Partin Elementary School, Hyde Park Elementary School vs. Mayes Elementary School
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