For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 7,508 students in Leander, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Leander, TX are Tarvin Elementary School, Whitestone Elementary School and William J Winkley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leander, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Leander have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Leander, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 797 students
Rank: #22.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 888 students
Rank: #33.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #44.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Lago Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20311 Dawn Dr
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: PK-3
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Horizon Park
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #77.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 928 students
Rank: #88.
Christine Camacho Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #99.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Deer Creek Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-5900
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 855 students
Rank: n/an/a
1840 Pleasant Hill Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Leander, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leander Extend Oppor Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 218
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5003
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Leander Extended Opportunity Center (Leo) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Step - Core (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Wilco Way
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 943-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
Travis County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
204 W S St
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 434-5000
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Travis County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
901 Neal St
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Leander, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Leander, TX include Tarvin Elementary School, Whitestone Elementary School and William J Winkley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leander?
10 public preschools are located in Leander.
What is the racial composition of students in Leander?
Leander public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Leander are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Leander include: Whitestone Elementary School vs. William J Winkley Elementary School, William J Winkley Elementary School vs. Whitestone Elementary School
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