For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,021 students in Clay County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX are Midway School, Bellevue School and Henrietta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midway School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12142 State Hwy 148 S
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 476-2222
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Bellevue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Seventh St
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Bellevue, TX 76228
(940) 928-2104
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Henrietta Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Crafton St
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Henrietta, TX 76365
(940) 720-7910
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Petrolia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Prairie Ave
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 South Prairie
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Petrolia, TX 76377
(940) 524-3433
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, TX include Midway School, Bellevue School and Henrietta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
4 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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