For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 6,082 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Bowie County, TX are Hooks Elementary School, Dekalb Elementary School and James Bowie Elementary 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 43%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bowie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 318 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6178 W Us Hwy 82
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Rank: #77.
Maud School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #88.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #99.
Redwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Grades: PK-3
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #1111.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1212.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Mccoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1313.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Spring Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1515.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2315 W 10th St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-8112
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-8112
Grades: PK
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
3105 Norris Cooley Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5352
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5352
Grades: PK-K
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Galleria Oaks
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-0528
Grades: PK-2
| 509 students
Bowie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bowie County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza West
Texarkana, TX 75501
Texarkana, TX 75501
Grades: 9
| 1 students
112 Pr 41161
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Eagle Project (Texarkana) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
36b Oaklawn Village
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Holy Highway (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 157
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Juvenile Justice Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza W
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Grades: 4-11
| 51 students
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Grades: 5-6
| 345 students
5492 Hwy 59 S
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Grades: K-1
| 321 students
Liberty-eylau School Of Success (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
766 Macedonia Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Lincoln Street Alter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1915 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Grades: 2-12
| 35 students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 East 5th St
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-6077
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-6077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3347 S Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 628-6574
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 628-6574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 628-6574
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 628-6574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
530 Hospital Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
3201 Lincoln Ave
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Grades: 3-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bowie County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Bowie County, TX include Hooks Elementary School, Dekalb Elementary School and James Bowie Elementary 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bowie County include: Dekalb Elementary School vs. Malta Elementary School, Malta Elementary School vs. Dekalb Elementary School, Maud School vs. James Bowie Elementary School
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