For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 9,038 students in Kaufman County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kaufman County, TX are Tool Elementary School, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kaufman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Gr: PK-4 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Harbor Point Rd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Gr: PK-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19119 E Us Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Gr: PK-4 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Scurry-rosser Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9511 Silver Creek Dr
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: PK-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Barbara Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Abbey Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Gr: PK-6 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Meadowcreek
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Paschal Blvd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Noble Reed
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Wildcat Trail
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Hollis T Dietz Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2080 Sunnybrook Dr
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6050
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6050
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
W A Martin Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 W Hwy 175
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6020
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6020
Gr: PK-6 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 Diamond Creek Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4315
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
6800 Falcon Way
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
680 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4280
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4280
Gr: PK | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
950 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4335
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4335
Gr: PK-4 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Rand Rd
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Gr: PK-K | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 8th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
3015 Fletcher Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
921 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1452
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kaufman County, TX include Tool Elementary School, Linda Lyon Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kaufman County?
17 public preschools are located in Kaufman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kaufman County include: Barbara Walker Elementary School vs. Crosby Elementary School, Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School vs. Henderson Elementary School, Claybon Elementary School vs. Henderson Elementary School
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