For the 2024-25 school year, there are 232 blue ribbon public preschools serving 102,172 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas are J Kawas Elementary School, Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School and Devers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Texas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nursery Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13254 Nursery Dr
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Vega Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Grades: PK-4
| 144 students
Rank: #1212.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1313.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #1616.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1818.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #1919.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #2020.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #2121.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #2222.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2323.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
George West Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Grades: PK-3
| 396 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 229-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2727.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #2828.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2929.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 N Thomas
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2577
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2577
Grades: PK-3
| 420 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mohawk Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Mimosa Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6600
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Roan Forest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22710 Roan Park
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 407-6800
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 407-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #3434.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 878 students
Rank: #3535.
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas include J Kawas Elementary School, Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School and Devers Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Texas?
232 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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