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Best Montgomery County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 71 public preschools serving 51,724 students in Montgomery County, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TX are Buckalew Elementary School, David Elementary School and Galatas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, 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 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckalew Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4909 W Alden Bridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
David Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5301 Shadow Bend Pl
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Galatas Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9001 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-5000
Gr: PK-4 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Snyder Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28601 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4400
Gr: PK-4 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Tough Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11660 Crane Brook Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Deretchin Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11000 Merit Oaks Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 1,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Ride Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4920 W Panther Creek Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 465-2800
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Bush Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7420 Crownridge Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(936) 709-1600
Gr: PK-4 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7332 Cochrans Crossing Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(936) 709-1700
Gr: PK-4 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
680 Fish Creek Thoroughfare
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 709-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Madeley Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3500 Madeley Ranch Rd
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Keenan Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19180 Keenan Cut Off
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2760 Northridge Forest Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 592-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Birnham Woods Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
31150 Birnham Woods Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 663-4200
Gr: PK-4 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Lone Star Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16600 Fm 2854
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2855 Spring Trails Bend
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 465-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Bear Branch Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771
Gr: PK-4 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Cedric C Smith
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
28747 Hardin Store Rd
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-2300
Gr: PK-4 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Falls Lakes Dr
Spring, TX 77386
(832) 482-6800
Gr: PK-4 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13755 Liberty St
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2121.
Reaves Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1717 N Loop 336 W
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 709-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Suchma Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10261 Harper's School Rd
Conroe, TX 77385
(936) 709-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Dr Martin Luther King Jr D
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2424.
Willie E Williams Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18101 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 356-6866
Gr: PK-4 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Hailey Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12051 Sawmill Rd
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 663-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2626.
Bens Branch Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24160 Briar Berry Ln
Porter, TX 77365
(281) 577-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Stewart Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18990 Stewart Creek Rd
Montgomery, TX 77356
(936) 276-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2828.
Magnolia Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11745 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7440
Gr: PK-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2929.
Tom R Ellisor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33040 Egypt Ln
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 252-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Decker Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27427 Decker Prairie-rosehill
Magnolia, TX 77355
(281) 357-3134
Gr: PK-4 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
Giesinger Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2323 White Oak Blvd
Conroe, TX 77304
(936) 709-2600
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3232.
Glen Loch Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27505 Glen Loch Dr
Spring, TX 77381
(281) 298-4900
Gr: PK-4 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3333.
Wilkinson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2575 Ed Kharbat
Conroe, TX 77301
(936) 709-1500
Gr: PK-4 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3434.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19675 Interstate 45 S
Conroe, TX 77385
(832) 592-5900
Gr: PK-4 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3535.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 Many Pines
Spring, TX 77380
(832) 592-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TX include Buckalew Elementary School, David Elementary School and Galatas Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
67 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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