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Best Cooke County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,775 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX are Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cooke County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Edison Elementary School
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cooke County, TX

Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
Gainesville Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2014)
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cooke County, TX include Muenster Elementary School, Era School and Lindsay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cooke County?
8 public preschools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cooke County include: Callisburg Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School

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