Top 3 Best Gonzales County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,836 students in Gonzales County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Waelder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gonzales County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 927 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Waelder School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gonzales Pri Academy
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Grades: PK
| 161 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gonzales County, TX

Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
102 Us Hwy 87 W
Smiley, TX 78159
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Smiley, TX 78159
(830) 484-3330
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 672-9551
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Waelder School.
How many public preschools are located in Gonzales County?
4 public preschools are located in Gonzales County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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