For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,013 students in Kingsville, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Kingsville, TX are Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Harrel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsville, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Kingsville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kingsville, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
803 Santa Rosa
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 384-5046
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Ricardo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 W Cr 2160
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Harrel Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 W Johnston
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1111 E Ailsie
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-8511
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 E Kenedy Ave
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-4327
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Kingsville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
207 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
P O Box 871
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kingsville, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Kingsville, TX include Santa Gertrudis School, Ricardo Elementary School and Harrel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kingsville?
5 public preschools are located in Kingsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsville?
Kingsville public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kingsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kingsville include: Harvey Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School, Ricardo Elementary School vs. Perez Elementary School, Ricardo Elementary School vs. Santa Gertrudis School
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