For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,377 students in Princeton, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Princeton, TX are Smith Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Lacy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, 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 56% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Princeton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Forest Meadow Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8080 Cr 398
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1019 N 6th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 5th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
5970 Waterway Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Princeton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
301 N Fifth St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Gr: 6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Princeton, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Princeton, TX include Smith Elementary School, Harper Elementary School and Lacy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Princeton?
7 public preschools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Princeton include: Lowe Elementary School vs. Lacy Elementary School, Smith Elementary School vs. Lacy Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Lacy Elementary School