For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,965 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX are Mathis Elementary School and Woodroe Petty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Patricio County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 S Duval
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Daniel Moore Ave
Portland, TX 78374
(371) 777-1091
Portland, TX 78374
(371) 777-1091
Gr: PK-K | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
902 W Nelson St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3141
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3141
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Achievement Blvd
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3060
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3060
Gr: PK-2 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX include Mathis Elementary School and Woodroe Petty Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Patricio County?
10 public preschools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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