For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 20,360 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Paredes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownsville, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brownsville, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 841 students
Rank: #33.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Garza Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Esperanza Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #99.
Idea Frontier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 541-2002
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #1010.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1111.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Grades: PK-7
| 192 students
Rank: #1212.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1313.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1414.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1515.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1616.
Idea Riverview Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 832-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: #1717.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Land O Lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2020.
Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2121.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2222.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2323.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #2424.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2727.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #2828.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #2929.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #3030.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #3131.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #3232.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #3333.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #3434.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
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Brownsville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3600 E Del Mar
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 718-9070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bluebonnet Youth Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
102 Mc Kinnon St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Brownsville, TX 78520
(512) 293-3546
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brownsville Learning Academy Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4350 Morrison Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 982-2860
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Cameron County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
854 E Harrison
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1800 Cummings Pl
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8630
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 By Pass
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Brownsville, TX 78520
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
2400 E Van Buren St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
New High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Lk Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Brownsville, TX 78520
(409) 938-4251
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
901 Filmore St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
201 Lindenwood Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8800 Mchperson
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 717-6112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2801 E 13th St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX include Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Paredes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brownsville?
40 public preschools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brownsville include: Cromack Elementary School vs. Champion Elementary School, Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville vs. Idea Frontier Academy, Russell Elementary School vs. Yturria Elementary School
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