For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 987 students in Castro County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX are Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Castro County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Castro County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Stinson St
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Castro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
709 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Castro County, TX include Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Castro County?
3 public preschools are located in Castro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro County?
Castro County public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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