Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2025-26)

Best Cherokee County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,450 students in Cherokee County, TX.

The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, TX are East Side Elementary School, Fred Douglass and Wells School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cherokee County, TX public preschools have an score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Cherokee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
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711 Ft Worth St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146

Gr: PK-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #22.

Fred Douglass

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1501 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519

Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #33.

Wells School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
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160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400

Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #44.

Alto Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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236 Cr 2429
Alto, TX 75925
(936) 858-7170

Gr: PK-4 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #55.

New Summerfield School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
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13307 Hwy 110 S
New Summerfield, TX 75780
(903) 726-3306

Gr: PK-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #66.

Joe Wright Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1055 N Pineda St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286

Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #77.

West Side Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1105 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165

Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: n/an/a

Gw Bradford Primary

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440 Collins St
Rusk, TX 75785
(903) 683-6106

Gr: PK-1 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

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School

Location

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Wells Elementary School (Closed 2023)

160 Rusk Ave
Wells, TX 75976
(936) 867-4400

Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, TX?

The top ranked public preschools in Cherokee County, TX include East Side Elementary School, Fred Douglass and Wells School.

How many public preschools are located in Cherokee County?

8 public preschools are located in Cherokee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?

Cherokee County public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Which public preschools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cherokee County include: Alto Elementary School vs. Fred Douglass, West Side Elementary School vs. Joe Wright Elementary School, East Side Elementary School vs. Joe Wright Elementary School