For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,103 students in Bandera, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX are Hill Country Elementary School and Alkek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bandera, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Bandera have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bandera, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill Country Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6346 Fm 1283
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Alkek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Hwy 173 S
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Bandera, TX 78003
(830) 460-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Bandera, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bandera, TX include Hill Country Elementary School and Alkek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bandera?
2 public preschools are located in Bandera.
What is the racial composition of students in Bandera?
Bandera public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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