For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 942 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City Elementary School, Kenedy Elementary School and Runge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, 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 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Karnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Kenedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Karnes County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City Elementary School, Kenedy Elementary School and Runge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Karnes County?
4 public preschools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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