For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,125 students in 76543, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 76543, TX are Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Hay Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76543, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76543, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 76543, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 76543, TX include Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Hay Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76543?
6 public preschools are located in 76543.
What is the racial composition of students in 76543?
76543 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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