Top 10 Best Hays County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public preschools serving 15,427 students in Hays County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX are Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Carpenter Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays 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 Hays County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hays County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11091 Darden Hill Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #66.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #77.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 1,006 students
Rank: #88.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 1,007 students
Rank: #99.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1010.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Grades: PK-5
| 761 students
Rank: #1111.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 731 students
Rank: #1212.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #1313.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1515.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #1616.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1717.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2734
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1818.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #1919.
Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Las Brisas Blvd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Hole Primary
15900 Winters Mill Pkwy
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3407
Grades: PK-2
| 699 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bonham Pre-k School
125 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
Grades: PK
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(786) 351-4270
Grades: PK-6
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-2141
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hays County, TX

Hays County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 F M 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-2765
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
4125 B Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-5301
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
4950 Jack C Hays Trl
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-1472
Grades: 8
| 638 students
4125 Fm 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX include Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Carpenter Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hays County?
23 public preschools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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