For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,987 students in 78702, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 78702, TX are University Of Texas El Charter School, Blackshear Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78702 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78702, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78702, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Texas El Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 495-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Blackshear Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1712 E 11th St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2021
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Robert Martinez Jr St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2318
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Govalle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Govalle Ave
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-2078
Gr: PK-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Sanchez Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
73 San Marcos St
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4423
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Oak Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Webberville Rd
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 414-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Isd Prek Partnership (Pkp)
Charter School
2000 E Martin Luther King Jr B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 472-6267
Gr: PK | 162 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 78702, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 78702, TX include University Of Texas El Charter School, Blackshear Elementary School and Zavala Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78702?
7 public preschools are located in 78702.
What is the racial composition of students in 78702?
78702 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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