For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 534 students in La Salle County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in La Salle County, TX are Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in La Salle County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Salle County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramirez-burks Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
618 N Baylor
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Gr: PK-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
La Salle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cotulla Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Cotulla Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
104 N Leonard
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Cotulla, TX 78014
(830) 879-2618
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in La Salle County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in La Salle County, TX include Ramirez-burks Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Salle County?
2 public preschools are located in La Salle County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle County?
La Salle County public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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