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Best 78728 Texas Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,703 students in 78728, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX are Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Wells Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 78728 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 78728, TX 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 78728, TX Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Sauls Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 704-1411
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14014 Thermal Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 594-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Wells Branch Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14650 Merriltown Dr
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 428-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in 78728, TX include Joe Lee Johnson Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School and Wells Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 78728?
3 public preschools are located in 78728.
What is the racial composition of students in 78728?
78728 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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