For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,192 students in Duval County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Duval County, TX are Norman M Thomas Elementary School, Ramirez Elementary School and Collins-parr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval 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 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Duval County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norman M Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Collins-parr Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Duval County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 3-5
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Duval County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Duval County, TX include Norman M Thomas Elementary School, Ramirez Elementary School and Collins-parr Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duval County?
4 public preschools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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