For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 976 students in 76501, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 76501, TX are Jefferson Elementary School and Hector P Garcia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 76501 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76501, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76501, TX ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
76501, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 76501, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 76501, TX include Jefferson Elementary School and Hector P Garcia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76501?
2 public preschools are located in 76501.
What is the racial composition of students in 76501?
76501 public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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