For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,659 students in Gonzales County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX are Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Waelder School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gonzales County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gonzales County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rancho Sienna Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Bonnet Blvd
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gonzales, TX 78629
(512) 260-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Gr: PK-4 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Waelder School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Us Hwy 90 W
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 239-5602
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
222 St Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9551
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Gonzales County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gonzales Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1501 Saint Lawrence
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-6914
Gr: 9-12
1032 Saint Joseph St
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gonzales, TX 78629
(830) 672-9557
Gr: 5-6
109 N Ave C
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Waelder, TX 78959
(830) 788-7151
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gonzales County, TX include Rancho Sienna Elementary School, Nixon Smiley Elementary School and Waelder School.
How many public preschools are located in Gonzales County?
4 public preschools are located in Gonzales County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales County?
Gonzales County public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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