For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,054 students in Texarkana, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Texarkana, TX are Red Lick Elementary School, Waggoner Creek Elementary School and Wake Village Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texarkana, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Texarkana have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Texarkana, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lick Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4324 Ghio Fish Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-7525
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-7525
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
3105 Norris Cooley Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5352
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5352
Gr: PK-K | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Galleria Oaks
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
2315 W 10th St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-8112
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-8112
Gr: PK | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Texarkana, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Texarkana, TX include Red Lick Elementary School, Waggoner Creek Elementary School and Wake Village Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Texarkana?
9 public preschools are located in Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana?
Texarkana public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Texarkana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Texarkana include: Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School vs. Red Lick Elementary School, Red Lick Elementary School vs. Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School
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