For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public preschools serving 21,938 students in Nueces County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX are Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nueces County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Nueces County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nueces County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Petronila Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2391 County Rd 67
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2834
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 920 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Gr: PK-2 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 994-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Olsen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Bishop Primary
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 W Main St
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2434
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Club Estates
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 994-3674
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Driscoll El & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 W Dragon St
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Banquete Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5436 Bulldog Ln
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-4329
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Gr: PK-2 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-10 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Tuloso-midway Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Deer Run
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Agua Dulce Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2335
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2335
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Yeager Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Nueces County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Excellence (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
408 W Main
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 387-2835
Gr: 5-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 887-7766
Gr: PK-12
3901 Cliff Crenshaw St
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5921
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Calallen Charter High School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Gr: 12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
4621 Marie
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2880
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Carl Allen Alternative Discipl (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1101 Villarreal
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 855-1836
1540 Casa Grande
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Cesar E Chavez Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4613 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 561-5651
Gr: 9-12
P O Box 268
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-4513
Gr: 4-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 75%
924 Winnebago
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 886-9306
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Minority enrollment: 96%
2625 Belton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5225 Greely
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
410 W Ave D
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Driscoll, TX 78351
(361) 387-7349
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
1315 Comanche St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Gcclr Institute Of Technology Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2203 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
701 N First St
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: PK | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Mary Grett School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4402 Castenon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7960
Gr: 12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
5241 Kentner St
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-0160
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Nueces Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
9760 La Branch
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6400
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6400
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Nueces County J J A E P (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Sta St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1200
Nueces County J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
801 N 1st St
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Nueces County J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1252 Lantana St
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Corpus Christi, TX 78407
(361) 888-7007
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Premier H S Of Corpus Christi (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
212 Mary St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 452-3618
Gr: 6-12
1945 Gollihar
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Salazar Crossroads Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
609 Hwy 44
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
844 Virginia
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9343
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 96%
208 E Ave H
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 4-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3001 Mcardle
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-4720
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Teenage Mothers School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
3109 Carver
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 886-9372
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1110 Woodlawn Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1707 Ayers
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-4750
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Nueces County, TX include Rise Academy, Petronila Elementary School and Kolda Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nueces County?
58 public preschools are located in Nueces County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces County?
Nueces County public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nueces County include: Bishop Primary vs. Calallen East Elementary School, Calallen East Elementary School vs. Calallen Wood River Elementary School, Calallen Wood River Elementary School vs. Calallen East Elementary School
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