For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,625 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lavaca County, TX are Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Vysehrad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lavaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7508 Fm 531
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Shiner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Vysehrad Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 County Rd 182
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Hallettsville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Ezzell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
412 Simpson St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3312
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3312
Gr: PK-K | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lavaca County, TX include Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Vysehrad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lavaca County?
7 public preschools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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