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Best Garland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 33 public preschools serving 16,275 students in Garland, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Garland, TX are Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Luna Elementary School and Beaver Technology Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Garland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Garland, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Luna Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 Lochness Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3040
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Beaver Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3232 March Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3817 Bucknell Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8303
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Big Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3301 W Campbell Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(469) 593-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
730 W Muirfield Rd
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
O Henry Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Tynes Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(469) 593-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 212-4777
Gr: PK-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 Pleasant Vly Rd
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8311
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Shorehaven Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Shorehaven Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8346
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Roach Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1811 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2580
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Davis Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1621 Mccallum Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8205
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3114 Pinewood Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Montclair Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Broadmoor Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 279-4041
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Toler Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3520 Guthrie Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 226-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1717.
Northlake Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1626 Bosque Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 494-8359
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
Bullock Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3909 Edgewood Dr
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8308
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
B H Freeman At Golden Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1726 Travis St
Garland, TX 75042
(972) 494-8373
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Md Williams Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Stroud Ln
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 290-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Saturn Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Kingsbridge Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3010
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Sam Houston Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Wynn Joyce
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 487-4415
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Vernal Lister Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Mars Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 675-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Heather Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5119 Heather Glen Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 270-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Shugart Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4726 Rosehill Rd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Cisneros Pre-k Center
2826 Fifth St
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 271-7160
Gr: PK | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Club Hill Stem Elementary School
1330 Colonel Dr
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 925-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Couch Collegiate Prep Elementary School
4349 Waterhouse Blvd
Garland, TX 75043
(972) 240-1801
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Parsons Pre-k Center
2202 Richoak Dr
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 675-8065
Gr: PK | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Southgate Stem Elementary School
1115 Mayfield Ave
Garland, TX 75041
(972) 926-2590
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garland, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garland, TX include Kimberlin Academy For Excel, Luna Elementary School and Beaver Technology Center.
How many public preschools are located in Garland?
33 public preschools are located in Garland.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland?
Garland public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Garland are often viewed compared to one another?

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