The average student-teacher ratio in Texas public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2025-26).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
7:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Public Preschools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Texas (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Project Tyke
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK
6361 S Stadium Ln
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-2750
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hospital/homebound
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
912 S Ervay Ste 309
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Dallas, TX 75201
(972) 581-4115
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lane School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
2001 Aldine Bender Rd
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 985-6350
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Bendwood School
Special Education School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-5
12750 Kimberley
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5200
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Community Services-sec
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 967-5285
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Huie Special Educ Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1820 Pearl St Building C
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Carrollton, TX 75006
(972) 968-5800
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Jo Kelly Sp Education
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
201 N Bailey Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 815-5900
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
San Vicente Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-8
195 Escuela Vista
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
(432) 244-3131
Rank: #99.
Holmgreen Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Foundation School Of Autism - San Antonio
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-1
2235 Thousand Oaks Ste 130
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Lewisville, TX 75057
(210) 402-0253
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Amherst School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
100 N Main
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Amherst, TX 79312
(806) 246-3221
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Damon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
1211 Mulcahy St Cr 264
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Damon, TX 77430
(979) 742-3457
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Darrouzett Schools
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
102 W Kansas Ave
Darrouzett, TX 79024
(806) 624-2221
Darrouzett, TX 79024
(806) 624-2221
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Guthrie School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Jaguar Ln
Guthrie, TX 79236
(806) 596-4466
Guthrie, TX 79236
(806) 596-4466
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Hedley School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Jones
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Hedley, TX 79237
(806) 856-5323
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Moran School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
900 Main Ave
Moran, TX 76464
(325) 945-3101
Moran, TX 76464
(325) 945-3101
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Mullin Main
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Rank: #12 - 2212. - 22.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-6
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Adrian School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
301 Matador Dr
Adrian, TX 79001
(806) 538-6203
Adrian, TX 79001
(806) 538-6203
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Balmorhea Isd Educational Community
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
403 S San Angelo
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Balmorhea, TX 79718
(432) 375-2224
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Blackwell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Cherokee School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
305 S Indian Ave
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Cherokee, TX 76832
(325) 622-4298
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Groom School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
304 W 3rd St
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Groom, TX 79039
(806) 248-7474
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Gustine School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
503 W Main St
Gustine, TX 76455
(325) 667-7303
Gustine, TX 76455
(325) 667-7303
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Loraine School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
800 S Lightfoot
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Nordheim School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Paint Creek School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
4485 Fm 600
Haskell, TX 79521
(940) 864-2868
Haskell, TX 79521
(940) 864-2868
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Patton Springs School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
1261 E Fm 193
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
Afton, TX 79220
(806) 689-2220
Rank: #23 - 4023. - 40.
Pringle-morse Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
100 S Fifth St
Morse, TX 79062
(806) 733-2507
Morse, TX 79062
(806) 733-2507
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