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Best Jim Wells County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,231 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX are Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School, Schallert Elementary School and Saenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Jim Wells County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Schallert Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Jim Wells St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
608 S Dolores St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Dubose Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Cameron St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Noonan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Grove Primary
205 Dahme Ave
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Gr: PK-2 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX include Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School, Schallert Elementary School and Saenz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jim Wells County?
7 public preschools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County 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).

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