Top 10 Best San Benito Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,136 students in San Benito, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX are Cash Elementary School, Idea Academy San Benito and Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in San Benito have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Benito, TX (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Idea Academy San Benito
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
848 8th St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
La Encantada Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
35001 Fm 1577
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Downs Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 N Dowling
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35076 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6780
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Rangerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17558 Landrum Park Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6840
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33356 Fm 732
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-5055
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Fred Booth
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Zaragoza St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1111.
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Sam Houston
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1212.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Biddle Ave
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6740
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in San Benito, Texas

San Benito, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2330 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6800
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Mid-valley Academy (Pk-3) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1785 W Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-9930
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
502 E Expy 77 83
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6446
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
401 E Business Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX include Cash Elementary School, Idea Academy San Benito and Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy.
How many public preschools are located in San Benito?
12 public preschools are located in San Benito.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito?
San Benito public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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