Best Jones County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,367 students in Jones County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, TX are Oliver Elementary School, Anson Elementary School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Jones County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
922 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 N W 5th St
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
420 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jones County, TX include Oliver Elementary School, Anson Elementary School and Lueders-avoca El/j High School.
How many public preschools are located in Jones County?
5 public preschools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links