For the 2024-25 school year, there are 52 public preschools serving 21,530 students in Nueces County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX are Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nueces County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nueces County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nueces County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Petronila Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2391 County Rd 67
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Grades: PK-5
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Grades: PK
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Grades: PK-2
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #77.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #88.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Banquete Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5436 Bulldog Ln
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 Woodlawn Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1313.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Grades: PK-2
| 235 students
Rank: #1414.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #1515.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #1616.
Driscoll El & Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 W Dragon St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1717.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1818.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1919.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2020.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #2121.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Grades: PK-2
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Agua Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2335
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2335
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #2323.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2424.
Tuloso-midway Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Deer Run
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Grades: PK-2
| 863 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5241 Kentner St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2727.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #2828.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #3131.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Grades: PK-9
| 391 students
Rank: #3232.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #3333.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Meadowbrook Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2620
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #3434.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3535.
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 W Ave H
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
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Nueces County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Excellence (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
408 W Main
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Grades: 5-12
| 38 students
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3901 Cliff Crenshaw St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Grades: 12
| 13 students
4621 Marie
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Carl Allen Alternative Discipl (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 Villarreal
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1540 Casa Grande
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P O Box 268
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Grades: 4-11
| 20 students
924 Winnebago
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
5225 Greely
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
410 W Ave D
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Gcclr Institute Of Technology Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2203 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Grades: 9-11
| 1 students
701 N First St
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Grades: PK
| 208 students
2212 Morris
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9321
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9321
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2901 Mcardle
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-1415
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-1415
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mary Grett School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4402 Castenon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Grades: 12
| 86 students
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
719 E Sixth St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 888-7007
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 888-7007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Sta St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Nueces County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1252 Lantana St
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Premier H S Of Corpus Christi (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
212 Mary St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1945 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
844 Virginia
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
208 E Ave H
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Grades: 4-5
| 338 students
3001 Mcardle
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Teenage Mothers School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3109 Carver
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1707 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX include Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nueces County?
52 public preschools are located in Nueces County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces County?
Nueces County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nueces County include: Bishop Primary vs. Calallen East Elementary School, Calallen East Elementary School vs. Bishop Primary, Calallen East Elementary School vs. Calallen Wood River Elementary School
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