For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,359 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX are Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Overton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: PK-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Leveretts Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Gr: PK-K | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX include Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Overton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rusk County?
8 public preschools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rusk County include: Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary vs. Leveretts Chapel Elementary School, Leveretts Chapel Elementary School vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School
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