For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,762 students in Duncanville, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Duncanville, TX are Central Elementary School, Merrifield Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duncanville, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Duncanville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Duncanville, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Freeman St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2600
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Merrifield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 E Vinyard St
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2900
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Fairmeadows Dr
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2700
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2700
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Village Tech Schools
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 W Danieldale Rd
Duncanville, TX 75137
(469) 454-4441
Duncanville, TX 75137
(469) 454-4441
Gr: PK-12 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
William Lee Hastings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Center St
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2800
Duncanville, TX 75116
(972) 708-2800
Gr: PK-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 Softwood Dr
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2500
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2500
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Clint Q Smith Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Big Stone Gap
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3000
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3000
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 Freetown Rd
Duncanville, TX 75116
(214) 276-5800
Duncanville, TX 75116
(214) 276-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 971 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Duncanville, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Duncanville, TX include Central Elementary School, Merrifield Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Duncanville?
8 public preschools are located in Duncanville.
What is the racial composition of students in Duncanville?
Duncanville public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Duncanville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Duncanville include: William Lee Hastings Elementary School vs. Fairmeadows Elementary School, William Lee Hastings Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School