For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 434 students in 78140, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in 78140, TX is Nixon Smiley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 78140 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78140, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78140, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
78140, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nixon-smiley Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nixon-smiley Pace (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78140, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78140, TX include Nixon Smiley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78140?
1 public preschools are located in 78140.
What is the racial composition of students in 78140?
78140 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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