For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 224 students in Santa Maria, TX.
The top-ranked public preschool in Santa Maria, TX is Tony Gonzalez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Maria, TX public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Maria have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Santa Maria, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tony Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11142 Military Rd
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Santa Maria, TX 78592
(956) 565-5348
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Santa Maria, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Maria, TX include Tony Gonzalez Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Maria?
1 public preschools are located in Santa Maria.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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