For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,676 students in 76502, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in 76502, TX are Raye-allen Elementary School, Thornton Elementary School and Cater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 76502 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 76502, TX have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best 76502, TX Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raye-allen Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5015 S 5th St
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2825 Cottonwood Ln
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Cater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4111 Lark Trl
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 215-7444
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
76502, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8818 Tarver Dr
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 295-2100
Gr: 5-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 76502, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in 76502, TX include Raye-allen Elementary School, Thornton Elementary School and Cater Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 76502?
3 public preschools are located in 76502.
What is the racial composition of students in 76502?
76502 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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