For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,359 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX are Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Overton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Rusk County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Enterprise Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3545
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Tatum Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Overton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6144
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Leveretts Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1765 Hwy 259 S
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5100
Gr: PK-K | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7857
Gr: PK-2 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rusk County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arp Coop Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Gr: 1 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Gr: 3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Gr: 2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Troup Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 N Carolina
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Rusk County, TX include Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Tatum Primary and Overton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rusk County?
8 public preschools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rusk County include: Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Leveretts Chapel Elementary School vs. Mt Enterprise Elementary School, Monnie Meyer Wylie Primary vs. Leveretts Chapel Elementary School
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