For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 7,177 students in Cleveland, TX.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cleveland, TX are Tarkington Early Childhood School, Northside Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cleveland, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tarkington Early Childhood School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7736
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7736
Gr: PK-K | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Northside Blvd
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 Rd 3549
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 761-7540
Gr: PK-5 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 Shell St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0125
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 Fort Worth
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-0594
Gr: PK-5 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Pine Burr Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7054 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Cleveland, TX 77327
(346) 799-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Msg Ramirez Elementary School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Gr: PK-5 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
7499 Rd 3540
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8717
Gr: PK-5 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cleveland, TX?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cleveland, TX include Tarkington Early Childhood School, Northside Elementary School and Cottonwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cleveland?
8 public preschools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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