For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,903 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Matagorda County, TX are Markham Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School and Van Vleck Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Matagorda County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Markham Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
299 Ave I N
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Markham, TX 77456
(979) 843-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Blessing Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 Fm 616
Blessing, TX 77419
(979) 843-4330
Blessing, TX 77419
(979) 843-4330
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Van Vleck Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 S 4th St
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5040
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 323-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Palacios Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2949 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Matagorda Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Gr: PK-11 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Cherry Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2619 8th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1300
Gr: PK-K | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Matagorda County, TX include Markham Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School and Van Vleck Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Matagorda County?
6 public preschools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Matagorda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Matagorda County include: Van Vleck Elementary School vs. Cherry Elementary School, Cherry Elementary School vs. Van Vleck Elementary School, Blessing Elementary School vs. Van Vleck Elementary School
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