For the 2024 school year, there are 232 blue ribbon public preschools serving 99,237 students in Texas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas are J Kawas Elementary School, Devers Elementary School and Klondike Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texas blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Texas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Kawas Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2100 S Milmo Ave
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Devers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7591
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Klondike Isd
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2911 County Rd H
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Lamesa, TX 79331
(806) 462-7332
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Stanton-smith Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 Zavala Trl
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5730
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Laurel Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10111 Dk Ranch Rd
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 464-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 295-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7900 Smithfield Rd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 547-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Nursery Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13254 Nursery Dr
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Nursery, TX 77976
(361) 575-6882
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 426 students
Rank: #1111.
El Magnet At Reagan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2321 E 21st St
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Odessa, TX 79760
(432) 456-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1212.
Robert H Rockenbaugh Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Byron Nelson Pkwy
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 949-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Frostwood Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12214 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1414.
Kimberlin For Excel
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1520 Cumberland Dr
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 926-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1515.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #1616.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 497 students
Rank: #1717.
Samuel Beck Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Parkview Dr
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Roanoke, TX 76262
(817) 215-0450
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #1818.
George West Pri
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
George West, TX 78022
(361) 449-1914
Grades: PK-3
| 379 students
Rank: #1919.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Heritage Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 305-4820
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2121.
Jack Lowe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7000 Holly Hill Dr
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Dallas, TX 75231
(972) 502-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #2222.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Marchman Way
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 752-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cayuga Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2295
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2295
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 N Thomas
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2577
Dublin, TX 76446
(254) 445-2577
Grades: PK-3
| 366 students
Rank: #2525.
Early Childhood Development Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6300 Ocean Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3366
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #2626.
Valley Creek Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Vly Creek Trl
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4800
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 302-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2727.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3435 Reeder
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Amarillo, TX 79121
(806) 326-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2828.
Vega Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Longhorn Dr
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Vega, TX 79092
(806) 267-2123
Grades: PK-4
| 131 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ortiz Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 W Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 698-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Panhandle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 W 9th St
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Panhandle, TX 79068
(806) 537-3579
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #3131.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 W 43rd St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2536
Grades: PK-5
| 865 students
Rank: #3232.
Eanes Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4101 Bee Cave Rd
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 732-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #3333.
Frances E Norton Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 Newport Dr
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 396-6918
Allen, TX 75013
(972) 396-6918
Grades: PK-6
| 673 students
Rank: #3434.
Woodlands Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2501 N Coulter
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 326-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #3535.
Gus Winston Cain Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 Hwy 110 S
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Whitehouse, TX 75791
(903) 839-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Texas include J Kawas Elementary School, Devers Elementary School and Klondike Isd.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Texas?
232 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Texas.
What is the racial composition of students in Texas?
Texas blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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