For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 602 students in Walker County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Walker County, TX are New Waverly Elementary School, Samuel Houston Elementary School and Scott Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Walker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Samuel Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Scott Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 Mlk Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Boettcher Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walker County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walker County, TX include New Waverly Elementary School, Samuel Houston Elementary School and Scott Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Walker County?
2 public preschools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Walker County include: Samuel Houston Elementary School vs. Scott Johnson Elementary School, Scott Johnson Elementary School vs. Samuel Houston Elementary School
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