For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,304 students in 76543, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 76543, TX are Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Peebles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76543 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76543, TX 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 Black), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76543, TX Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ira Cross Jr Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Herndon Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Brookhaven Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3221 Hilliard Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Peebles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 N W S Young Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2120
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Hay Branch Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Westcliff Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 336-2080
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
76543, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bell County Jjaep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
306 College Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 793-2850
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Bell County Juv Det Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4800 E Rancier Ave
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 618-4268
Grades: 6-11
| 27 students
4100 Zephyr Rd
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
902 Rev R A Abercombie Dr
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Killeen, TX 76543
(254) 501-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 76543, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 76543, TX include Ira Cross Jr Elementary School, Brookhaven Elementary School and Peebles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76543?
4 public preschools are located in 76543.
What is the racial composition of students in 76543?
76543 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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