For the 2026 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gillespie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1110 S Adams St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7421
Gr: PK-1 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 77% (majority Hispanic).
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