For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,183 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Nanny Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kleberg County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Nanny Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 5-11 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Gr: PK-1
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Nanny Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kleberg County?
6 public preschools are located in Kleberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kleberg County include: Nanny Elementary School vs. Ricardo Elementary School, Harvey Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School, Ricardo Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School
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