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Best Hays County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 16,856 students in Hays County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX are Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Cypress Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hays County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Hays County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hays County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rooster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Belterra Dr
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 465-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Elm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Fm 1626
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11091 Darden Hill Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(737) 260-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Springs Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Carpenter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4410 Rr 967
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8509
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Walnut Springs Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
113 Tiger Ln
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Dripping Springs Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29400 Ranch Rd 12
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
(512) 858-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Laura B Negley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5940 Mcnaughton
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Ralph Pfluger Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4951 Marsh Ln
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Buda Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1060 Old San Antonio Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 295-4431
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Blanco Vista Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2951 Blanco Vista Blvd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 268-8506
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Kyle Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Blanco St
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3311
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1005 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8437
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Susie Fuentes Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-7827
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Hemphill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3995 E Fm 150
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-4688
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Tom Green Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Old Goforth Rd
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8438
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Creedmoor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5604 Fm 1327
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 386-3950
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Science Hall Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Bebee Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8502
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Camino Real Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Las Brisas Blvd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8505
Gr: PK-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Uhland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2331 High Rd
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-8503
Gr: PK-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Hole Primary
15900 Winters Mill Pkwy
Wimberley, TX 78676
(512) 847-3407
Gr: PK-2 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Bonham Pre-k School
125 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Doral Academy Of Texas
Charter School
1333 Firecracker
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 436-3881
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Jim Cullen Elementary School
873 Anthem Pkwy
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-2141
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Sunfield Elementary School
155 Vista Gardens Dr
Buda, TX 78610
(512) 268-8517
Gr: PK-5 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hays County, TX include Rooster Springs Elementary School, Elm Grove Elementary School and Cypress Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hays County?
24 public preschools are located in Hays County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays County?
Hays County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Hays County are often viewed compared to one another?

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