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Best Corpus Christi Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public preschools serving 21,923 students in Corpus Christi, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Corpus Christi, TX are Rise Academy, Kolda Elementary School and Early Childhood Development Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corpus Christi, TX public preschools 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 Corpus Christi have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kolda Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 Rodd Field Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Calallen Wood River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15118 Dry Creek Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-7560
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Faye Webb Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6953 Boardwalk Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Mireles Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7658 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-0120
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 452-4901
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2829 Oso Pkwy
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Club Estates
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5222 Merganser Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-3780
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7533 Lipes Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6902 Williams Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6821 Sanders Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-0140
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
Los Encinos Ses
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1921 Dorado St
Corpus Christi, TX 78417
(361) 878-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Kostoryz Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3602 Panama Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Sst Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Evans Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 851-2450
Gr: PK-12 | 2,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
363 Norton St
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Galvan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3126 Masterson Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Menger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2401 S Alameda St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Schanen Estates Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5717 Killarmet Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Calallen East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3709 Lott Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5938
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2121.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-11 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Tuloso-midway Primary
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Deer Run
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6500
Gr: PK-2 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Wynn Seale Metropolitan School Of Design
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Ayers St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2780
Gr: PK-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
Hicks Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3602 Mcardle Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2280
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Calk-wilson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Ft Worth St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2860
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Cullen Place Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Belmeade Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 878-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6121 Durant Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4102 Republic Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 878-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Yeager Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5414 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2920
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2730 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-2260
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 18th St
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 878-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Dr M L Garza-gonzalez Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4129 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 881-9988
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Mary Helen Berlanga Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4120 Carroll Ln
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Shaw Ses
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 Soledad St
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Corpus Christi, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Corpus Christi, TX include Rise Academy, Kolda Elementary School and Early Childhood Development Center.
How many public preschools are located in Corpus Christi?
42 public preschools are located in Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Corpus Christi are often viewed compared to one another?

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