For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 859 students in Wheeler County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Wheeler County, TX are Wheeler School, Fort Elliott School and Kelton Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wheeler County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kelton Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Shamrock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois St
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wheeler County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Wheeler County, TX include Wheeler School, Fort Elliott School and Kelton Isd.
How many public preschools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public preschools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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