For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,162 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, TX are Coolidge Elementary School, A B Mcbay Elementary School and H O Whitehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Limestone County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kirven St
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Gr: PK-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Gr: PK-3 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Limestone County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mexia School Of Choice (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Limestone County, TX include Coolidge Elementary School, A B Mcbay Elementary School and H O Whitehurst Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Limestone County?
3 public preschools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Limestone County include: A B Mcbay Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School
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