For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 754 students in Center, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Center, TX is Excelsior Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Center have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Center, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Grades: PK-2
| 677 students
Center, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
624 Malone Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Excelsior Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11270 St Hwy 7 West
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Center, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Center, TX include Excelsior Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Center?
2 public preschools are located in Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Center?
Center public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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