For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 589 students in Merkel, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Merkel, TX is Merkel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merkel, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Merkel, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Merkel, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merkel?
1 public preschools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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