For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,103 students in Bandera, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX are Hill Country Elementary School and Alkek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera, 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 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bandera have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bandera, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bandera, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX include Hill Country Elementary School and Alkek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bandera?
2 public preschools are located in Bandera.
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera?
Bandera public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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