For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public preschools serving 31,165 students in Bell County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Bell County, TX are Holland Elementary School, Richard E Cavazos Elementary School and Maude Moore Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bell County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bell County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Bell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 Crockett St
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2525
Holland, TX 76534
(254) 657-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Richard E Cavazos Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 N 10th St
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6410 Morganite Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Montague Village Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
84001 Clements Dr
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-2230
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Skipcha Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Prospector Trl
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-6690
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4801 Chantz Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Clarke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51600 Commanche Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1510
Gr: PK-3 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Thomas Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nolanville Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Old Nolanville Rd
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Nolanville, TX 76559
(254) 336-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
53210 Lost Moccasin
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-6500
Gr: PK-3 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 27th St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Washington St
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1550
Gr: PK-5 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Dr Joseph A Fowler Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Katy Creek Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Harker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
726 S Ann Blvd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-2050
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Rogers Cemetry Rd
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3250
Rogers, TX 76569
(254) 642-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Saegert Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5600 Schorn Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Mountain Lion Rd
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 336-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Raye-allen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 W Ave P
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6222
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Alice W Douse Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Rebecca Lynn Ln
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Haynes Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3309 W Canadian River Loop
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2424.
Venable Village Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60160 Venable Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1980
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Iduma Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Foster Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2727.
Clifton Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Pat Carney Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3030.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Reeces Creek Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5402 White Rock Dr
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Maxdale Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westwood Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-2460
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Priority Charter Schools Temple
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 778-8682
Gr: PK-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Bell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Jjaep (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
704 E Main St
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 982-4304
Gr: 7
P O Box 170
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Bartlett, TX 76511
(254) 527-3353
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bell County Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
706 E Rio Poco
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Little River Academy, TX 76554
(254) 657-0175
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Gr: K-12
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave Building 10
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 690-7022
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Gr: 6-11 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
108 W Jasper
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Killeen, TX 76542
(254) 336-1410
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1704 Sparta Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4840
Gr: 5-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
400 N Wall
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 933-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Cedar Crest Tcs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3500 South Ih 35
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 939-4071
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Cedar Park Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
201 Buttercup Creek Blvd
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 331-2980
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
2200 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1580
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creekview Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
405 S 2nd St
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 690-3962
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
52425 Muskogee Rd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1620
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1608 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1650
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
701 Whitlow Ave
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 501-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1020 Trimmier Rd
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Killeen, TX 76541
(254) 336-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Georgetown Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
302 Serenada
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Belton, TX 76513
(512) 863-9236
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Killeen Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3209 Atkinson Ave
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Belton, TX 76513
(254) 245-9787
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 73%
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1500 W Central Tx Expwy
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1790
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
575 Salado School Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-6955
Gr: PK-5
550 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-1700
Gr: 3-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Fort Hood, TX 76544
(254) 336-1050
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1517 Barbara Ln
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Killeen, TX 76549
(254) 336-1940
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
510 Thomas Arnold Rd
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Salado, TX 76571
(254) 947-5191
Gr: PK-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Show 6 more closed public schools in Bell County, TX (out of 41 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bell County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Bell County, TX include Holland Elementary School, Richard E Cavazos Elementary School and Maude Moore Wood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bell County?
49 public preschools are located in Bell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bell County?
Bell County 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 Bell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bell County include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Skipcha Elementary School, Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School vs. Academy Early Childhood Center, Timber Ridge Elementary School vs. Cedar Valley Elementary School
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