For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,287 students in Brown County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX are East Elementary School, J B Stephens Elementary School and May Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Vincent St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2937
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
J B Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 N Sixth St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-7236
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-7236
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
May Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-3711
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 4th St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-8633
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Coggin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Zephyr School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Bluffview Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0707
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Blanket School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
965 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Early, TX 76803
(325) 643-9266
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookesmith Apollo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26629 Oakridge Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: 7-11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
13400 Fm 586 South
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 646-3791
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 646-3791
Gr: PK-8
Brookesmith Plato (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
106 S San Antonio St
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Gr: 4-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Brownwood Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2707 Southside Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 643-3672
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 643-3672
Gr: 7-10 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Gr: 5-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Career Prep High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2707 Southside
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 643-3672
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 643-3672
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Early Special Program Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: PK | 1 student
Early Special Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: 3-7 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Early Special Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 67 84
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 643-4813
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 643-4813
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Early Special Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Paradigm Accelerated Charter School - Brownwood (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
209 Garmon Dr
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Gr: 9-12
Old Bangs Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4244
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4244
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Old Bangs Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4245
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Minority enrollment: 82%
P O Box 1267
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4244
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4244
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Minority enrollment: 72%
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Gr: K-6 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, TX include East Elementary School, J B Stephens Elementary School and May Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
10 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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