For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,868 students in Temple, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Temple, TX are Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Temple have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Temple, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Raye-allen Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Cater Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Lark Trl
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-5600
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6700
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6700
Grades: PK
| 418 students
Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell Co J J A E P (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
401 Santa Fe Way
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Temple, TX 76503
(254) 215-8473
Grades: 8
| 2 students
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Grades: PK-4
| 223 students
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Grades: 5-6
| 539 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Temple, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Temple, TX include Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Temple?
8 public preschools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Temple are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Temple include: Hector P Garcia Elementary School vs. Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Kennedy-powell Elementary School vs. Hector P Garcia Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School vs. Thornton Elementary School
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