For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 589 students in Merkel, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Merkel, TX is Merkel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merkel, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Merkel have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Merkel, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merkel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1602 Sth 5th
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-4795
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Merkel, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 S 3rd
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Merkel, TX 79536
(325) 928-5464
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Merkel, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Merkel, TX include Merkel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merkel?
1 public preschools are located in Merkel.
What is the racial composition of students in Merkel?
Merkel public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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