For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,092 students in 78516, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78516, TX are Augusto Guerra Elementary School, Santos Livas Elementary School and Marcia R Garza. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78516 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78516, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78516, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Fm495
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Santos Livas Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
733 N Alamo Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Marcia R Garza
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 E El Gato
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
John Mckeever Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1310 W Ridge
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 W Acacia St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
78516, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Birch St
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 78516, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78516, TX include Augusto Guerra Elementary School, Santos Livas Elementary School and Marcia R Garza.
How many public preschools are located in 78516?
5 public preschools are located in 78516.
What is the racial composition of students in 78516?
78516 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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