For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,703 students in 78728, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX are Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Wells Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78728 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78728, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78728, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Sauls Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14014 Thermal Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Wells Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14650 Merriltown Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX include Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Wells Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78728?
3 public preschools are located in 78728.
What is the racial composition of students in 78728?
78728 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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