Approximately 62% of public preschool students in Texas are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Bastian Elementary School 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Bastian Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5051 Bellfort
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-5830
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 732-5830
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Benavidez Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6262 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 778-3350
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Foster Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3919 Ward St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8260
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Gregg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
6701 Roxbury
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7432
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
J C Martin Jr Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1600 Monterrey Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-4100
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
225 Arizona Ave
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-3365
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 228-3365
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Mcnamara Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8714 Mcavoy Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3460
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3460
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
8961 Tesoro Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0182
San Antonio, TX 78217
(210) 407-0182
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
1015 Waverly Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6555
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 438-6555
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Patricia S Garza Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
8801 Alberta Rd
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Donna, TX 78537
(956) 464-1886
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
100 N University
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 852-1149
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 852-1149
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Project Tyke
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
514 Quincy St
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 554-2410
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Santa Anna Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
701 Bowie St
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3138
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3138
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Santa Maria Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3817 Santa Maria
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-4600
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Wesley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
800 Dillard St
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2860
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2860
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Barrick Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
12001 Winfrey Ln
Houston, TX 77076
(281) 405-2500
Houston, TX 77076
(281) 405-2500
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Berta S Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
801 E Thomas Dr
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2000
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Blackshear Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
2900 Holman Ave
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1481
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1481
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
8302 Braes River Dr
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3480
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3480
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Bryan/col
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-6
410 Bethel Ln
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 774-5032
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 774-5032
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Carroll Early Childhood Campus
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-2
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
200 E Highland
Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 356-2440
Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 356-2440
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Coop Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
10130 Aldine Westfield Rd
Houston, TX 77093
(713) 696-2630
Houston, TX 77093
(713) 696-2630
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Dovalina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
1700 W Anna Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-3320
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK
411 N 8th St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 289-2300
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Elrod Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
6230 Dumfries Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 778-3330
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
9533 Skyline Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 917-3630
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 917-3630
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-K
515 E Rittenhouse
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 691-8730
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 691-8730
Rank: #22 - 5722. - 57.
Foerster Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-5
14200 Fonmeadow Dr
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3604
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 726-3604
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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 2025.
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 Bastian Elementary School, Benavidez Elementary School and Cheatham Elementary School.
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