For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,296 students in Gainesville, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gainesville, TX are Sivells Bend Elementary School, Callisburg Elementary School and Walnut Bend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gainesville, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
#1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gr: PK-1 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gainesville, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gainesville, TX include Sivells Bend Elementary School, Callisburg Elementary School and Walnut Bend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gainesville?
4 public preschools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Gainesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gainesville include: Callisburg Elementary School vs. Edison Elementary School
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