For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,231 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX are Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School, Schallert Elementary School and Saenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Jim Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9568
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Schallert Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Jim Wells St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
608 S Dolores St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Dubose Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Cameron St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Noonan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Dahme Ave
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Gr: PK-2 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Jim Wells County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Gr: 4-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 N Cameron
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Gr: 5-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1400 Morningside
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
900 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Gr: 5-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
501 Cactus
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Gr: PK-4 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 95%
500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Gr: 2-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
608 Wrangler Trl
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Gr: PK-4 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Jim Wells County, TX include Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School, Schallert Elementary School and Saenz Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jim Wells County?
7 public preschools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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