For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 129 students in 78828, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in 78828, TX is Nueces Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 78828 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78828, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78828, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 3rd St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
78828, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78828, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78828, TX include Nueces Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78828?
1 public preschools are located in 78828.
What is the racial composition of students in 78828?
78828 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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