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Best San Benito Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 4,372 students in San Benito, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX are Cash Elementary School, Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Benito, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in San Benito have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in San Benito, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cash Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Ponciana St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Downs Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1302 N Dowling
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
848 8th St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Encantada Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35001 Fm 1577
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
La Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35076 Padilla St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6780
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Elizabeth St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rangerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17558 Landrum Park Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6840
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
33356 Fm 732
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-5055
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Fred Booth Global Leadership Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Zaragoza St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Sam Houston
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
451 Biddle Ave
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6740
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in San Benito, TX include Cash Elementary School, Downs Fine Arts Academy and Raul Garza Jr Steam Academy.
How many public preschools are located in San Benito?
11 public preschools are located in San Benito.
What is the racial composition of students in San Benito?
San Benito public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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