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Best Caldwell County Public Preschools (2026)

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 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Caldwell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
George W Carver Early Education Center
371 Carver
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Caldwell County, TX

Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Lockhart H S Freshman M L Cisneros Campus Elementary School (Closed 2018)
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Gr: 9
Luling Primary (Closed 2023)
118 Bowie
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 4-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rosenwald Primary (Closed 2011)
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Gr: PK-K

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 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 76% (majority Hispanic).

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