For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 719 students in Hamilton County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX are Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hico Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2183
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ann Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S College
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Hamilton, TX 76531
(254) 386-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
805 Tiger Rd
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2182
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
P O Box 218
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Hico, TX 76457
(254) 796-2184
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, TX include Hico Elementary School and Ann Whitney Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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