For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX are Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Prairie Lea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Caldwell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Lea Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
371 Carver
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX include Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Prairie Lea Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Caldwell County?
3 public preschools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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