For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,950 students in Medina County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Medina County, TX are D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Medina County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'hanis School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6751 Cr 5216
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 364-4020
D Hanis, TX 78850
(830) 364-4020
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16069 Uvalde St
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Castroville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Madrid
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2117
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Ladera Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14750 W Grosenbacher
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Bentsen Dr
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0395
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
2502 Ave Q
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-3161
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
408 8th St
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Natalia, TX 78059
(830) 663-4416
Gr: PK-1 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
6909 Silos View
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2243
Gr: PK-5 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Medina County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
8557 F M 471 S
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-2514
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students
Detention Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2516 Mchaughten
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Hondo, TX 78861
(830) 426-7613
Gr: 8-10 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1000 Houston St
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Castroville, TX 78009
(830) 931-0054
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
P O Box 280
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
La Coste, TX 78039
(830) 985-3732
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Medina County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Medina County, TX include D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School and Castroville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Medina County?
7 public preschools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Medina County include: Castroville Elementary School vs. D'hanis School, Lacoste Elementary School vs. John J Ciavarra Elementary School, John J Ciavarra Elementary School vs. Lacoste Elementary School
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