For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,965 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX are East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Patricio County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Cliff Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1140 Broadway
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4255
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4255
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2250 Memorial Pkwy
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4045
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4045
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Andrews Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4015 Moore Ave
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4048
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 S Duval
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-4106
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 N Gregory Ave
Gregory, TX 78359
(361) 777-4252
Gregory, TX 78359
(361) 777-4252
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Woodroe Petty Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Peach Streeet
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
902 W Nelson St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3141
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3141
Gr: PK-2 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Achievement Blvd
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3060
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-3060
Gr: PK-2 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: PK-2 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
901 Hamilton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6600
Gr: PK-2 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
San Patricio County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Alter Ed Prog (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
800 E Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6814
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Aransas Pass Jjaep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2300 Mcmullen Lane Ste 600
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3466
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3466
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Choices For Accelerated Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
602 East San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
4200 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4258
Gr: 6 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
800 S San Patricio
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6890
Gr: 5-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
748 W Goodnight Ave
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3113
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3113
Gr: 2-3 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in San Patricio County, TX include East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School and Andrews Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in San Patricio County?
10 public preschools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in San Patricio County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in San Patricio County include: Austin Elementary School vs. East Cliff Elementary School, Clark Elementary School vs. East Cliff Elementary School, Andrews Elementary School vs. East Cliff Elementary School
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