For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,312 students in 76240, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 76240, TX are Callisburg Elementary School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Walnut Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76240 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76240, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76240, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Grades: PK-1
| 618 students
76240, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 76240, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 76240, TX include Callisburg Elementary School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Walnut Bend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76240?
4 public preschools are located in 76240.
What is the racial composition of students in 76240?
76240 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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