For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,611 students in 78646, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78646, TX are Monta Jane Akin Elementary School, Larkspur Elementary School and Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78646 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78646, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78646, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1515 Little Elm Trail
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1913 Frontenac St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1840 Pleasant Hill Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78646, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78646, TX include Monta Jane Akin Elementary School, Larkspur Elementary School and Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78646?
5 public preschools are located in 78646.
What is the racial composition of students in 78646?
78646 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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