Top Texas Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 62% of public preschool students in Texas are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas is Cardenas Center with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 99% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Texas (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Cardenas Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
3300 Ruiz St
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 898-4270
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
200 E Highland
Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 356-2440
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Henderson N Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
701 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-4195
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
3930 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 797-7900
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
225 Arizona Ave
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-3365
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
La Fe Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
616 E Father Rahm Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 533-3922
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Leyendecker Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1311 Garden St
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3800
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1201 Bryce Dr
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-5500
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Nci Charter School Without Walls
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
6565 Rookin St
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 273-3250
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Neisd - Pk4sa
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
8961 Tesoro Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0541
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1015 Waverly Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6555
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
New Neighbor Campus
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
6959 Cook Rd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 273-3731
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Pk Satellite Centers
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 852-1149
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Pre-k 4 San Antonio
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1235 Enrique M Barrera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78227
(210) 206-2900
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Psja Early Start
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
601 E Kelly
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2801
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Ripley House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4410 Navigation Blvd
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 315-6413
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3460 Ne Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Saisd - Pk 4 Sa
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Rank: #1 - 261. - 26.
Tynan Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
925 Gulf St
San Antonio, TX 78202
(210) 738-9835
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Alcott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
5859 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-3540
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Baker-ripley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-6
6500 Rookin St Bldg A
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 273-3731
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Bingman Pk
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
5265 S Kenneth St
Beaumont, TX 77705
(409) 617-6200
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
8302 Braes River Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3480
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-2
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
101 S Eucalyptus St
El Paso, TX 79905
(915) 496-8070
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
710 Burkburnett Rd
Wichita Falls, TX 76306
(940) 235-4302
Rank: #27 - 5427. - 54.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 62%% for 2024-25.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public preschools in Texas include Cardenas Center, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and Comanche Early Childhood Center.

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