For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,023 students in Wharton County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wharton County, TX are East Bernard Elementary School, Louise Elementary School and Newgulf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wharton County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Wharton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wharton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Bernard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 College St
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
East Bernard, TX 77435
(979) 335-7519
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Louise Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 Second St
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Louise, TX 77455
(979) 648-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Newgulf Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1867 Burning Stone
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Boling, TX 77420
(979) 657-2837
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Alabama Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 532-6866
Gr: PK-1 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
501 W Webb
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
El Campo, TX 77437
(979) 543-7514
Gr: PK-K | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wharton County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wharton County, TX include East Bernard Elementary School, Louise Elementary School and Newgulf Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wharton County?
5 public preschools are located in Wharton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wharton County?
Wharton County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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