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Best Temple Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,428 students in Temple, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Temple, TX are Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School and Scott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temple, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Temple have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Temple, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy-powell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3707 W Nugent Ave
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Raye-allen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 W Ave P
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6222
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2616 N 3rd St
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Hector P Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Lavendusky Dr
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Arapaho Dr
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Cater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Lark Trl
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 215-6700
Gr: PK | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Temple, Texas

Temple, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1717 East Ave J
Temple, TX 76501
(254) 215-7475
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Scott & White Hospital (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254) 778-3795
Gr: 7-10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Tarver Intermediate (Closed 2006)
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Temple, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Temple, TX include Kennedy-powell Elementary School, Raye-allen Elementary School and Scott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Temple?
9 public preschools are located in Temple.
What is the racial composition of students in Temple?
Temple public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Temple are often viewed compared to one another?

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