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Best Bowie County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 6,082 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bowie County, TX are Red Lick Elementary School, Hooks Elementary School and Maud School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Bowie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Lick Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Maud School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6178 W Us Hwy 82
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Redwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1313.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N Mccoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4324 Ghio Fish Blvd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-7525
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Liberty-eylau Early Childhood Center
3105 Norris Cooley Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5352
Gr: PK-K | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Margaret Fischer Davis Elementary School
2800 Galleria Oaks
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Gr: PK-2 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
2315 W 10th St
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 Bowie County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bowie County, TX include Red Lick Elementary School, Hooks Elementary School and Maud School.
How many public preschools are located in Bowie County?
17 public preschools are located in Bowie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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