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Best Leander Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 9,364 students in Leander, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Leander, TX are Monta Jane Akin Elementary School, Tarvin Elementary School and Whitestone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leander, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Leander have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Leander, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3261 Barley Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Tarvin Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1280 Logan Del Way
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Whitestone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Crystal Falls Pkwy
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
William J Winkley Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Pow Wow
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Jim Plain Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 S Brook Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Lago Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20311 Dawn Dr
Leander, TX 78645
(512) 267-8300
Gr: PK-3 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Horizon Park
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Larkspur Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
424 Rusk Bluff Ave
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Officer Leonard A Reed Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1515 Little Elm Trail
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Christine Camacho Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Municipal Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Bagdad Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Deer Creek Dr
Leander, TX 78641
(512) 570-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Donald Lewis Hisle
1913 Frontenac St
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-0000
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
1840 Pleasant Hill Rd
Leander, TX 78646
(512) 570-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Leander, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Leander, TX include Monta Jane Akin Elementary School, Tarvin Elementary School and Whitestone Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Leander?
13 public preschools are located in Leander.
What is the racial composition of students in Leander?
Leander public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Leander are often viewed compared to one another?

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