For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 314 students in Altair, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Altair, TX are Garwood Elementary School and Eagle Lake Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altair, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Altair have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Altair, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Lake Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Johnnie D Hutchins
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-2 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Altair, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Altair, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Altair, TX include Garwood Elementary School and Eagle Lake Primary.
How many public preschools are located in Altair?
2 public preschools are located in Altair.
What is the racial composition of students in Altair?
Altair public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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