The average student-teacher ratio in Texas public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (1988-2025)
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Texas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Project Tyke
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wall Ppcd
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
8065 Us Hwy 87 Loop 570
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 655-7790
Wall, TX 76957
(325) 655-7790
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Huie Special Educ Center
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1745 Hutton Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lane School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #66.
Valentine School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
209 E Kentucky
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Valentine, TX 79854
(432) 467-2671
Rank: #77.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Darrouzett Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
102 W Kansas Ave
Darrouzett, TX 79024
(806) 624-2221
Darrouzett, TX 79024
(806) 624-2221
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-8
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Mullin Main
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Cherokee School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
305 S Indian Ave
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Dell City School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
110 N Main
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Dell City, TX 79837
(915) 964-2663
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-1
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Guthrie School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Jaguar Ln
Guthrie, TX 79236
(806) 596-4466
Guthrie, TX 79236
(806) 596-4466
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Hedley School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Jones
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
1628 19th St
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 219-2650
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Malone Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
202 W Apple
Malone, TX 76660
(254) 533-2321
Malone, TX 76660
(254) 533-2321
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-7
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Rosedale
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
7505 Silvercrest Dr
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 414-3617
Rank: #13 - 2413. - 24.
Up Excellence Academy
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
330 N Sam Houston Pky E
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 414-3974
Houston, TX 77060
(281) 414-3974
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Cranfills Gap School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
505 S 2nd St
Cranfills Gap, TX 76637
(254) 263-3388
Cranfills Gap, TX 76637
(254) 263-3388
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
503 Encinal Blvd
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Cotulla, TX 78014
(956) 948-5324
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Gustine School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
503 W Main St
Gustine, TX 76455
(325) 667-7303
Gustine, TX 76455
(325) 667-7303
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Lazbuddie School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
675 F M 1172
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Lazbuddie, TX 79053
(806) 965-2152
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
1601 S Edmonds Ln
Lewisville, TX 75067
(469) 713-5185
Lewisville, TX 75067
(469) 713-5185
Rank: #25 - 4425. - 44.
Loraine School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
800 S Lightfoot
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Texas average public preschools student-teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Texas?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Texas include Project Tyke, Wall Ppcd and Huie Special Educ Center.
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