For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 567 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Refugio County, TX are Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Woodsboro Elementary School and Refugio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Refugio County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austwell-tivoli Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Myrtle St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Refugio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
704 Locke St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Refugio County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Refugio County, TX include Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Woodsboro Elementary School and Refugio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Refugio County?
3 public preschools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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