For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX are Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Prairie Lea School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
371 Carver
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0060
Grades: PK
| 308 students
Caldwell County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 4-12
| 171 students
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Caldwell County, TX include Leonard Shanklin Elementary School and Prairie Lea School.
How many public preschools are located in Caldwell County?
3 public preschools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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