For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,368 students in Balch Springs, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Balch Springs, TX are Gray Elementary School, Mackey Elementary School and Hodges Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Balch Springs, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Balch Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Balch Springs, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Pioneer Rd
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 882-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Mackey Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14900 N Spring Ridge Cir
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Hodges Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14401 Spring Oaks
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Balch Springs, TX 75180
(972) 290-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Balch Springs, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Balch Springs, TX include Gray Elementary School, Mackey Elementary School and Hodges Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Balch Springs?
3 public preschools are located in Balch Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Balch Springs?
Balch Springs 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).
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