For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,118 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Runnels County, TX are Miles Elementary School, Ballinger Elementary School and Winters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Runnels County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Winters Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 N Heights St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Gr: PK-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Runnels County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Runnels County, TX include Miles Elementary School, Ballinger Elementary School and Winters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Runnels County?
5 public preschools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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