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Best Arlington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 32,245 students in Arlington, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, TX are Viridian Elementary School, Butler Elementary School and Ditto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Arlington, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viridian Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4001 Cascade Sky Dr
Arlington, TX 76005
(817) 864-0550
Gr: PK-6 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2121 Margaret Dr
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-1010
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ditto Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3001 Quail Ln
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3100
Gr: PK-6 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Duff Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3100 Lynnwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Little Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-3300
Gr: PK-6 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pearcy Stem Academy
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 E Harris Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-5555
Gr: PK-6 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Beckham Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Southeast Pkwy
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charlotte Anderson Preparatory Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2122 W Nathan Lowe Rd
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 299-7760
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Martha Reid Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Country Club Dr
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6960
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 Havenwood Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Wood Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3300 Pimlico Dr
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-1100
Gr: PK-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2020 W Tucker Blvd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5500 Park Springs Blvd
Arlington, TX 76017
(682) 867-8900
Gr: PK-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Thelma Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7650 S Watson Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6940
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Wimbish World Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Wright St
Arlington, TX 76012
(682) 867-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Janet Brockett Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Dove Meadows Dr
Arlington, TX 76002
(817) 299-6620
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Carol Holt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7321 Ledbetter Rd
Arlington, TX 76001
(817) 299-6460
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Fitzgerald Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5201 Creek Valley Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5300
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Ashworth Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Silo Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(682) 867-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Newman International At Cedar Hill
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 W Fm 1382
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5061
Gr: PK-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3621 Roosevelt Dr
Arlington, TX 76016
(682) 867-5500
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Amos Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Daniel Dr
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 E Mayfield Rd
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-1530
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4915 Red Birch Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Newman International Academy Of Arlington
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 207-5175
Gr: PK-6 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Dunn Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Woodside Dr
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-3200
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2727.
Swift Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 S Fielder Rd
Arlington, TX 76013
(682) 867-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Bebensee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5900 Inks Lk Dr
Arlington, TX 76018
(682) 867-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Jean Massieu Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
823 N Center St
Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 460-0396
Gr: PK-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Newman International Academy At Fort Worth
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Meadowbrook Dr
Arlington, TX 76003
(817) 655-2255
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Atherton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Overbrook Dr
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Glenn Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Petra Dr
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 299-7780
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Newman International Academy Watauga
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 Denton Hwy
Arlington, TX 76003
(682) 214-2085
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Mcnutt Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3609 S Center St
Arlington, TX 76014
(682) 867-9100
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Blanton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 S Collins St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682) 867-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arlington, TX include Viridian Elementary School, Butler Elementary School and Ditto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arlington?
59 public preschools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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