For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,167 students in Hockley County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX are Sundown Elementary School, Whitharral School and Ropes School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockley County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hockley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hockley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Whitharral School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 2nd St
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Whitharral, TX 79380
(806) 299-1135
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Ropes School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Ranch
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Ropesville, TX 79358
(806) 562-4031
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Smyer Schools
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Lincoln
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Smyer, TX 79367
(806) 234-2935
Gr: PK-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Anton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Ellwood Blvd
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Anton, TX 79313
(806) 997-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1412 E Ellis
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Levelland, TX 79336
(806) 894-6959
Gr: PK-1 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hockley County, TX include Sundown Elementary School, Whitharral School and Ropes School.
How many public preschools are located in Hockley County?
6 public preschools are located in Hockley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockley County?
Hockley County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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