For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 1,031 students in Salado, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Salado, TX is Thomas Arnold Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salado, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Salado have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Salado, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 1,031 students
Salado, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Grades: 3-6
| 572 students
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Grades: PK-2
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Salado, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Salado, TX include Thomas Arnold Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Salado?
1 public preschools are located in Salado.
What is the racial composition of students in Salado?
Salado public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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