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Best Midland County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 17,322 students in Midland County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Midland County, TX are James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, Emerson Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Midland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Midland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Bowie Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Elk
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2800 Moss Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6700
Gr: PK-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5306 Whitman St
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7900
Gr: PK-6 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Barbara Fasken Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5806 Val Verde
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-8400
Gr: PK-6 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
General Tommy Franks Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 E Parker Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Barbara Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 Riverfront Dr
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 240-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Sam Houston Collegiate Preparatory Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 W Louisiana Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Rusk Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Wedgewood St
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7800
Gr: PK-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Greathouse Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5107 Greathouse Ave
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6900
Gr: PK-6 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4800 Graceland Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7000
Gr: PK-6 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Fannin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Fannin Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Norwood St
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-7600
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Pease Communications/technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 E Magnolia Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7700
Gr: PK-6 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Preston Dr
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Bonham St
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10800 Hwy 307
Midland, TX 79706
(432) 253-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Idea Travis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E Gist Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8200
Gr: PK-10 | 1,298 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Milam Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Dormard Ave
Midland, TX 79705
(432) 240-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Cedar Spring Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7400
Gr: PK-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4919 Shadylane Dr
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
South Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Dakota Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8100
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
De Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N Lee St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Raymond Rd
Midland, TX 79703
(432) 240-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Kessler Ave
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Scharbauer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Hereford Blvd
Midland, TX 79707
(432) 240-8000
Gr: PK-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Ralph Bunche Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Jackson St
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 240-8600
Gr: PK-6 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-k Academy At Midland College
Charter School
3600 N Garfield
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 685-6806
Gr: PK | 221 students Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Midland County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Midland County, TX include James Bowie Fine Arts Academy, Emerson Elementary School and Santa Rita Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Midland County?
27 public preschools are located in Midland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Midland County?
Midland County public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Midland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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