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Best Brownsville Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 35 public preschools serving 18,450 students in Brownsville, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brownsville, TX are Ortiz Elementary School, Pullam Elementary School and Garza At Southmost 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 55% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Brownsville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Brownsville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Pullam Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Garza At Southmost Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5245 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Paredes Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Heritage Trl
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 574-5582
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3101 Mcallen Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bryss Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2255 N Coria St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #77.
Yturria Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2955 W Tandy Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 350-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Breeden Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3955 Dana Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 554-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2980 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-0447
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Pena Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4975 Salida De La Luna
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 547-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1111.
Gonzalez Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Coffeeport Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6030
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2540 W Alton Gloor
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 547-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Brite Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 S Browne Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Gallegos Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 547-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Cromack - Castaneda Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3201 Lima St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Garden Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Military Hwy
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2630
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Sharp Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1439 Palm Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956) 295-7778
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1919.
Burns Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8490
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 Stanford Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2730
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Palm Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7942 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Vermillion Road Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6895 Fm 802
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Aiken Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6290 Southmost Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 986-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Champion Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4750 Bowie Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 832-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
El Jardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6911 Boca Chica Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 831-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Egly Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
445 Land O'lakes
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Del Castillo - Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Morningside Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2760
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Lakeside Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8960
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Putegnat Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 E 8th St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 548-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Perez Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2514 Shidler Dr
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 982-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Villa Nueva Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7455 Old Military Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 542-3957
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3232.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 W St Charles St
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 982-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3333.
Lincoln Park School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Orange St
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-7880
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #3434.
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 574-9555
Gr: PK-7 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3535.
Canales Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 International Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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 Garza At Southmost Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brownsville?
35 public preschools are located in Brownsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownsville?
Brownsville public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brownsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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