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Best Nueces County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public preschools serving 21,938 students in Nueces County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX are Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nueces County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nueces County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Nueces County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Petronila Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2391 County Rd 67
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Gr: PK-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Club Estates
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Driscoll El & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 W Dragon St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Banquete Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5436 Bulldog Ln
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Sst Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Evans Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 851-2450
Gr: PK-12 | 2,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-11 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Tuloso-midway Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Deer Run
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2828.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Agua Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2335
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX include Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nueces County?
58 public preschools are located in Nueces County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces County?
Nueces County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?

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