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Best Texas Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 239 blue ribbon public preschools serving 104,103 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 Prairie Creek 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 58% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Texas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Creek Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2120 E Prairie Creek Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Kimberlin Academy For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4900 Fairview Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 414-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Emma Vera Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2015 N Us Hwy 83
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-4552
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1212.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Florence J Scott Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Pfc Angel J Moreno St
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-1175
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1717.
Sundown Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
605 S School St
Sundown, TX 79372
(806) 602-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 867-5190
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2323.
Trinity Heights Gifted And Talented School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1515 Lynn Haven Ave
Dallas, TX 75216
(972) 925-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Vega Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Gr: PK-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Archer City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
602 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4506
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
George West Primary
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Gr: PK-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2828.
Roel A & Celia R Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 S Gate Rd
Roma, TX 78584
(956) 849-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Curtsinger Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12450 Jereme Trl
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3030.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Gr: PK-5 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #3131.
Mumford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9755 F M 50
Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 279-3678
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3232.
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
207 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(806) 744-0438
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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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 Prairie Creek Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Texas?
239 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

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