For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 387 students in Taft, TX.
The top ranked public preschool in Taft, TX is Woodroe Petty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taft, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Taft have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Taft, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Taft, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Ed Campus Shoreline High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 College St
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(512) 528-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Taft, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Taft, TX include Woodroe Petty Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Taft?
1 public preschools are located in Taft.
What is the racial composition of students in Taft?
Taft public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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