Best Gillespie County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 722 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Gillespie County, TX is Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gillespie County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: PK-4 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Gr: PK-1 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Gillespie County, TX include Harper Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gillespie County?
2 public preschools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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