For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 716 students in Center, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Center, TX is Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Center, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Gr: PK-2 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Center, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Center, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Center, TX include Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Center?
2 public preschools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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